An Invisible Thread Christmas Story

Written by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski · Illustrated by Barry Root

A woman's kindness to a street boy transforms their lives forever.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Laura's chance encounter with Maurice, a boy on the street, leads to an unforgettable Christmas. As they share a heartfelt bond, Maurice gifts her his only possession—a small white bear. This touching story reveals the true spirit of giving and friendship, reminding us that the most meaningful gifts come from the heart. What impact will this simple act of kindness have on their lives?

From the publisher

From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes the true, heartfelt, and extraordinary story of how one woman’s decision to help a boy on the street changed both of their lives forever. In this sweet picture book, Laura retells the first Christmas that she and Maurice spent together. She shares how Maurice gave her a small white bear–as she later learns, the only thing he had that he could truly call his own–to show her how grateful he was for their friendship. This heartwarming tale captures the true meaning of the holidays and will be one you’ll want to share with your family year after year as a reminder that a gift from the heart is always the best present under the tree.

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