The Gift

by Robert F. Morneau

This simple story about two friends, a rabbit and a pumpkin, is also a parable about life, love, death, and renewal. Angela the pumpkin becomes aware of the sun, wind, earth, and rain both around her and inside her. Moved by the beauty of the world, she willingly sacrifices herself to provide light, love, and life to others. Sammy the rabbit watches as his beloved friend becomes first a lantern to help those afraid of the dark, then pumpkin pie to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809166739
• ISBN13: 9780809166732
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.3" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3