Raymond's Perfect Present

by Therese on Louie

Book Overview

When he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.

One day Raymond sees a young woman smile with pleasure when she is given a gift of flowers. Maybe I could buy Mom some flowers, Raymond thinks, to help her feel better now that she is home from the hospital.

When Raymond realizes he doesn't have enough money to buy flowers, he decides to grow them...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620142295
• ISBN13: 9781620142295
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.6" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

A Gorgeous Book

This story is lovely and heartwarming. The pictures are luminous. This book is itself the "perfect" present.

Raymond's Perfect Present

RAYMOND'S PERFECT PRESENT is a quiet,thoughtful story that reminds us that sometimes acts of love bring joy in unexpected ways. In her gentle portrayal of Raymond, the author, Therese On Louie, acknowledges that the small acts of a child really do matter.The soft tones of this beautifully illustrated book add a richness to the text.