Kallie George holds a master's degree in children's literature from
the University of British Columbia. She is the author of the
Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, among other acclaimed books
for children, and, in addition to writing, leads workshops for
aspiring writers. Kallie lives in Vancouver, and Christmas is her
favorite time of year. Visit her on the web at
kalliegeorge.com.
Stephanie Graegin is the illustrator of Forget Me Not by Nancy Van
Laan; Water in the Park by Emily Jenkins, which received three
starred reviews; and Happy Birthday, Bunny! by Liz Garton Scanlon,
which received two starred reviews. Graegin earned her BFA from the
Maryland Institute for Fine Arts and her MFA in printmaking from
Pratt Institute. You can visit her at graegin.com.
PRAISE FOR The Lost Gift:
"Graegin (How to Share with a Bear) creates sweeping expanses of
moonlit snow for the animals to traverse under midnight blue
Christmas Eve skies, creating an atmosphere of quiet magic as the
animals discover the rewards of doing a kind deed."
--Publishers Weekly
"The little animals are a charming group, each displaying a
specific personality trait that contributes to the group's
dynamics. Captivating illustrations use pencil-and-ink washes to
create a delicate atmosphere of snow-covered trees, midnight-blue
skies, and shadows in snowy fields. A delightful, quiet story with
a subtle theme of giving to others as a gift in itself."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Listeners and readers will empathize with the characters’
emotions, captured in friendly, digitally colored
pencil-and-ink-wash illustrations. The writing is simple yet
expressive. And for those readers hoping to land on the 'nice'
list, the story’s last line may resonate the most: 'Santa always
knows.'" --Horn Book Magazine
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