The Christmas Train

By Thomas S. Monson, Dan Burr (Illustrator)

A boy's Christmas gift sparks a lesson in generosity and remorse.

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32 pages

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Young Tommy receives his dream electric train for Christmas, but a second gift for a struggling neighbor tests his conscience. As he grapples with his desire for a missing train car, Tommy learns a heartfelt lesson in giving. Will the spirit of Christmas guide him to do the right thing? Discover how a simple act of kindness can transform a holiday and a heart in this touching tale.

From the publisher

As a boy, Thomas S. Monson yearned for an electric train. To his delight, on Christmas morning he got exactly that-a train that operated through the miracle of electricity. Then he noticed a second train that his mother had purchased for the boy down the street whose family was struggling. Although it was only a wind-up train, it had a beautiful oil tanker car, which little Tommy wanted for his own. Soon after, Tommy’s mother invited him to accompany her to the neighbor’s home to deliver the gift. Young Mark was thrilled with his new train and, of course, didn’t notice the missing train car. However, a remorseful Tommy did. What happened next will bring the spirit of Christmas into every heart and home. Illustrated by renowned artist Dan Burr, The Christmas Train is sure to be a classic Christmas story and a beautiful addition to every Christmas library.

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