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Customer Reviews for Ideals Publications Inc The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas
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Ideals Publications Inc The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas
Inspire a new family tradition this holiday with this heartwarming story. Beautifully hardbound with a jacketed cover, this book comes with your own fold-out glitter box to use this Christmas season!
It's almost Christmas and Sam is so excited for the parties and presents---but there's one mysterious gift, a sparkly box sitting on the mantel--- that leaves him puzzled. In the midst of the festivities, Sam and his family participate in various acts of kindness for others. On Christmas morning when Sam opens the Sparkle Box, he finds slips of paper that record the family's good deeds. Sam's parents explain that these kind acts are a gift for Jesus---for Jesus said that whatever we do for the least of these, we do for Him. Recommended for ages 4+.
It's almost Christmas and Sam is so excited for the parties and presents---but there's one mysterious gift, a sparkly box sitting on the mantel--- that leaves him puzzled. In the midst of the festivities, Sam and his family participate in various acts of kindness for others. On Christmas morning when Sam opens the Sparkle Box, he finds slips of paper that record the family's good deeds. Sam's parents explain that these kind acts are a gift for Jesus---for Jesus said that whatever we do for the least of these, we do for Him. Recommended for ages 4+.
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Customer Reviews for The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas
Review 1 for The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas
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I had the privilege of reading this book with my grandchildren and they enjoyed it. My granddaughter and I were both captivated by the excellent realistic artwork and the conversation written was so natural and heart warming. One could feel blessed as though you were actually a member of the family depicted in the story. And the sparkle box was precious.
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Review 2 for The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas
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Great gift!
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This is a great way to give children a tangible excitement for giving to others and keeping them focussed on the real meaning of Christmas!
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Review 3 for The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas
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The power to change Christmas
Date:October 24, 2012
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Children are just naturally very "me centered;" and a season when there is gifting especially centered around the younger ones tends to motivate children to be very centered on what "I" will receive, "I want this," "Can I have that," etc. A wise parent seeks to direct the child's thoughts toward more of a "what I can do" and "what I can give" in order to raise them to be selfless and motivated toward those who need their help and not toward what can be done for "me."
In the story of the Sparkle Box, the parent has created a special gift box. Inside the box will be the deeds done for good. The secret is to get the child to put others first.... The child with no toys. The family with no food. The person with no winter coat. To get the child to look outside of himself and his personal wants and wishes.
In the weeks and days leading up to Christmas, Sam's Mom clothed the cold, feed the hungry, gave to the thirsty, etc. - but what did that have to do with Sam's sparkle box?
On Christmas morning they opened their presents and the Sparkle box - which was a gift for Jesus - was opened. Inside were slips of paper for each and every way they had been a light in the darkness by doing for others.
I really like that the story teaches children that they, too, can have an impact on helping those in need. That they have something they can give. I like that the books shows the gentle, sweet side of family life and interaction and involvement in reaching out to help others as a way to show their Christian love.
"You are the light of the world - like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see." Matthew 5:14
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40
I was provided a complimentary copy by Ideal books for the purpose of rendering my honest review.
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