A Gift for Jesus

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Gifts for Jesus is a children's religious book, intended for ages 4 to 8, written and illustrated by Joan Summer.

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Storyline

An inquisitive boy has worries about the upcoming Christmas season - what gives Jesus a present? Because he had received spiritual gifts from Jesus, he wondered what he could give in return. Poems and cherubic pictures show the boy when he imagines himself a pirate, a farmer, a sailor, etc., handing Jesus a wonderful gift. Summer alternating colors with black & amp; white illustrations, giving the reader a glimpse of a child's imagination. At the end of the story, he reached a much simpler conclusion.

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Themes

Summer books tell about the small and big miracle of the world from the point of view of a child. Prize for Jesus, looks at the tradition of giving Christmas presents from a Christian perspective. When Jesus "gave his life" to the boy, he in turn hopes to return the favor in a very small way. The end of this book can lead a child to additional questions about the Christian faith.

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Publishing history

The Prize for Jesus was originally published in 1963 by Moody Press (Chicago) as the 2nd book in a series of four children's books for preschoolers, called the "Tiny Tots" series. It received a second printing in 2002 by Winepress Publishing. This series also includes I Want to Know, Come and See, and I See Chicken Master.

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Author

As the mother of three children, Summer finds inspiration for her stories "in the questions of her young children." With his background as an elementary school teacher, Summer specializes in children's drawings, revealing their curious nature and their innocence. In 2010, Summer said, "This is really good art in other children's books that inspire me." He has quoted American author/illustrator Tasha Tudor as an artistic inspiration; as well as illustrations of Joan Walsh Anglund; and Gyo Fujikawa. Another personal favorite of hers is the famous English writer/illustrator Beatrix Potter. Summer is quoted in July/August 2010 "Peoria Arts Magazine" as a "creative artist" who calls Central Illinois home. This article discusses his passion for art and a source of inspiration.

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Bibliography

Illustrator

• Come and View , (1963)
• I See Parent Chicken , (1963)
• I Like , (1971)
• Feeling Reversed , (1971)

Author

• I Want To Know Why , (1963)
• Gifts for Jesus , (1963)
• Dark Beyond the Light inside , (2009)

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References

Source of the article : Wikipedia