The Gift That I Can Give
The Gift That I Can Give book cover

The Gift That I Can Give

Hardcover – Picture Book, October 23, 2018

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Price
$9.82
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1400209248
Dimensions
10.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
Weight
1.06 pounds

Description

'My friend Kathie Lee has written a book I can't wait to read to my two girls over and over! Her humor and wit shine on every page as she shares with young readers that they are beautiful just as they are.' -- Jenna Bush Hager, Today show correspondent, bestselling author, and editor-at-large for Southern Living magazine -- Jenna Bush Hager Kathie Lee Gifford, four-time Emmy Award winner, is best known for her eleven years cohosting the popular fourth hour of the Today show alongside Hoda Kotb. Gifford continues to pursue her dreams as an actress, singer, songwriter, playwright, producer, and most recently, director. She has authored numerous books, including her most recent children’s book, The Gift That I Can Give , and five New York Times bestselling books, including The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, It’s Never Too Late, and looks forward to the upcoming release of The Jesus I Know. When Julia Seal was five years old, she decided she was going to work either in a shoe shop or draw pictures for a living. Luckily, many years later she graduated with a degree in graphic design and illustration. After working in the greetings-card industry and getting covered in glitter every day, she moved on to her dream job illustrating children's books. She now lives in a small village near Bath with her husband and two children, surrounded by books and inspiration. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The Gift That I Can Give By Kathie Lee Gifford, Julia Seal Thomas Nelson Copyright © 2018 Kathie Lee GiffordAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4002-0924-8 CHAPTER 1 I'm one of a kind — I'm my very own ME ! Exactly the person God made me to be! When I was small, Right from the start, God poured out a gift Deep down in my heart. What is this gift To use as I grow ? When will I see it? How will I know? God, will You show me This gift I can give As I grow and love And I learn how to live? Could my gift be A wonderful thing, Like having the talent To dance or to sing? Or could my gift be Giving my all And helping my team By passing the ball? There are so many things That I'm really good at ... But what if my gift Is much different from that? (Continues...) Excerpted from The Gift That I Can Give by Kathie Lee Gifford, Julia Seal . Copyright © 2018 Kathie Lee Gifford. Excerpted by permission of Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site. Read more

Features & Highlights

  • Kids don't have to wait until they grow up to make the world a better place! The newest Kathie Lee Gifford book empowers children to find unique ways to make a difference in the lives of those around them.
  • The Gift That I Can Give
  • is a heartwarming story that shows how all children can do something today to make a positive impact on others. From simply being kind to giving a loved one an extra-big hug to cheering for a friend, this story will inspire children with countless ways to show God's love. They'll want to read it again and again.
  • The Gift That I Can Give:
  • highlights big gifts and points them back to God, like the ability to sing, play sports, and dance.
  • highlights big gifts and points them back to God, like the ability to sing, play sports, and dance.
  • encourages quieter gifts as well, like encouragement, empathy, gratitude, kindness, and sharing God's love.
  • encourages quieter gifts as well, like encouragement, empathy, gratitude, kindness, and sharing God's love.
  • is a great bedtime story, grandparent story, or encouraging story to a child who is struggling.
  • is a great bedtime story, grandparent story, or encouraging story to a child who is struggling.
  • Kathie Lee is a trusted voice who feels like a friend for countless people. With her strong faith, enthusiasm, and playful writing, she appeals to young hearts and encourages them with the message that no one is too young or too small to share their gift with others.
  • Additional praise for
  • The Gift That I Can Give
  • :
  • "The pictures are adorable, and the message is so important: teaching kids to be generous with their hearts. I can't wait to read this to my little ones!"
  • --Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the
  • Today
  • show and NBC News Chief Legal Correspondent
  • "Kathie Lee has given us all a gift with the beautiful message in this book: to love and embrace your unique self. It's an important lesson for children and a refreshing reminder for the rest of us."
  • --Siri Daly, author and
  • Today
  • food contributor

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Beware

First of all, this book is very religious.. Putting that aside, it is an uplifting and inspirational story that encourages children to find what they are capable of and how they can help. The illustrations are what makes the story. It is beautiful poetry and is perfect for the younger audience. Considering the religious nature of the book, it won't be for everyone and that's okay.
4 people found this helpful
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A children’s book that explores career options in a delightful way!

This is an absolutely delightful children’s book that explores vocations and the dreams of what one can be when one grows older. The author uses beautiful illustrations and an excellent rhythm that will attract the young readers as well as those growing a little and beginning to ask the question, “What will I be when I grow up?” Children often hear that they have a hidden talent and this charming book delves into how God gives each of His children a talent that they can use for Him. The writing is simple but eloquent in its revelation of God’s truth for all children. What a beautiful gift this would be for any child in anyone’s life! I can ‘t wait for the book to be released so that I can get a copy for my young grandchildren!

Disclaimer
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
3 people found this helpful
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I can always give God's love....

What I loved:

"Exactly the person God made me to be!" part of the opening line.
Pictures- warm, delightful,draw a reader in with the colors, and experiences.
Rhyming Words
Concept of the book- I can always give God's love
length- not too short, not too long

What bothered me:

Missed potential...
this could be so Gospel Centered, sharing how God's love is so great, so high, so vast, sharing how God gives His love through His Son Jesus on the cross, but it is very general and generic...
No scripture referenced, no scripture notes or suggested verses
"As He lives in my heart, every moment, every day" (literary license? so it's okay but a note to parents at the end of the book about this confusing expression when referred to ask Jesus in your heart)
How I might use it:

As a home read aloud:
with references to God's love from the Word of God
I'd ask my kids what do know about God's love?
Ephesians 3:18- vast, wide, high.... So big we can't measure it
1 John 4:7,8 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God....
John 13:33-34
I Peter 4:8
1 John 3:16
Hymn- The Love of God
In a Sunday School or Kidmin setting
when talking about gifts
When presenting the gospel- I'd share we can share God's gift of love because Jesus was the picture of God's love, in His death, resurrection, and return to Heaven- and Jesus makes the way for us to draw close to God, and live like He would.
with Colossians 3 passage- what does the well dressed believer need to put on.... how do we put it on...
by asking kids what illustration would you change in this book, to make God's love be better defined. (adding Jesus image, adding scripture...)
With parents
as an example of being culturally acceptable- God could be any God- and as a book that is christian, but misses the mark- it's okay, maybe even good, but it's missing the mark at being the best book for a gospel centered life.
asking parents, what do you think of this book? would it be in your home? how would you use it? is it missing an aspect that you as the spiritual fathers of your kids needs to add in?
3 people found this helpful
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Beautifully illustrated

Great baby gift
1 people found this helpful
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Meh.

The Gift That I Can Give was written by  Kathie Lee Gifford and illustrated by Julia Seal. The target audience is preschoolers. This book was published by Thomas Nelson’s children division, a registered trademark of Harper Collins Christian Publishing, Inc.

This comes in both a hardcover picture book with a dust jacket, and a board book with a padded cover. I'm reviewing the hardcover picture book (the dust jacket has glitter on the butterflies).

Here are a few pages worth of quotes...

"When I was small,
Right from the start,
God poured out a gift
deep down in my heart.

What is this gift
To use as I grow? 
When will I see?
How will I know?

God, will You show me
This gift that I can give
As I grow and love
And I learn how to live?"

So after reading those few pages, I thought maybe this book would be on loving your neighbor, helping, giving, etc... Annnd as soon as I turned the page it went into activities like dancing, singing, and passing the ball during sports... A little unexpected, but not surprising. Then it talks about taking care of stray animals, cheering on friends, visiting sick children, and hugging your family.

Being a good steward by taking care of God's creation, and visiting those who are sick are great things to talk to children about, but everything else was kinda meh. It wasn't what I expected after that intro. My nephew was unimpressed with this book, and I don't think it's worth the price, which is why I'm glad I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Haha. 
1 people found this helpful
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Bought because I love KLG

Adorable story about a little girl questioning her gift. Sweet lessons for kids about discovering their gift/purpose. Giving to my 4 year old this Christmas
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eaches children that the best gift doesn't always co.e with a bow.

I bought this for my great nephew. He is 6 and I wanted him learn about gifts, especially the gift of giving love and friendship to others. Great book
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Color

I read an advanced PDF copy from the publisher and loved it! It was just so sweet. It was easy to read the book in my head in the voice of the lovable Kathie Lee! The illustrations were fun and colorful and I liked how some of the words on each page jumped out because they were done in color.
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Color

I read an advanced PDF copy from the publisher and loved it! It was just so sweet. It was easy to read the book in my head in the voice of the lovable Kathie Lee! The illustrations were fun and colorful and I liked how some of the words on each page jumped out because they were done in color.
1 people found this helpful
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Adorable with a great message and easy to follow for new readers!

This was an adorable story! The meaning behind it was something every kid (and adult) need in their life every now and then!

My kids loved it, as well! Perfect bedtime story!

Plus, my five year old is learning to read and the book was formatted nicely for him to follow along with me and pick up his sight words!
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