First published 2015
Laura Schroff had already formed a friendship with Maurice, a boy she met on the street when he asked her for change. Now their first Christmas together approaches. Maurice wants to show Laura how much their friendship means to him. He gives her a small white bear, which Laura later discovers is the only possession Maurice can truly call his own. This gift represents everything Maurice has to offer. Laura realizes that Maurice has given her something precious beyond its material value. The story shows how their bond deepens through this simple exchange. Maurice's gesture teaches Laura about gratitude and sacrifice. She learns that the most meaningful presents come from the heart, not from stores. Their Christmas together becomes a lesson in what friendship really means.
Genres: christmas, family-life, friendship, contemporary, 21st-century, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: Christmas
32 pages · Kindle Edition · Little Simon