The Give-Away: A Christmas Story | 
 enlarge | Author: Ray Buckley
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 294534
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 31
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 8.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0687071860
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.208997
EAN: 9780687071869
ASIN: 0687071860
Publication Date: September 1999
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Book Description
The Native American tradition of the give-away takes a new form in this engaging dialogue between the Whooping Crane, the Snow Goose, Old Beaver, Grandmother Turtle, the Wind, the Ancient One, and the Creator as well as others. Children of all ages will learn that giving is more than just gifting; it is denying oneself so that another may have a better way.
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Refreshing Viewpoint August 3, 2001
Talkingfeather (Elkton, Ky United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The best book I have ever read regarding the birth of Christ from an aboriginal viewpoint. Those in the pulpit need to move over and make room.
Great story for adults and children November 28, 2000
Dan Griffiths (Hazard, KY United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I became aware of this book yesterday when I heard Ray Buckley read it at a Christmas Tea & Tree for the Red Bird Missionary Conference. The book touched the hearts of each of those present. Small children, youth and adults were warmed with the story.The Give-Away is for all families, with children and without. It would be an excellent resource to give to families that do not attend church. Ray re-presents God's story of love and self-giving by sharing from his tradition the story of giving.
Beautiful Story - great illustrations. October 22, 2000
Sarah M. Baker (Bismarck, ND USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Give-Away is beautifully written and illustrated. Mr. Buckley's story is simply the story of Christmas, based on the tradition shared by many Native people known as 'the give-away." A friend recommended this book and I share that recommendation with you. The Native people have much to teach in their tradition of the give-away.
Great book used in religious education class March 24, 2000
Elizabeth A. Kuhn (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Both the illustrations and the story are wonderful. The book artfully combines Native American spirituality aspects with Christian aspects. I used this book in a "children's church" class at our Native American / Catholic church at Christmas. The kids loved the story and afterwards made a collage of Jesus in the manager surrounded by all the animals mentioned in the story. The book could be used during Easter as well or during a discussion about Native American give-aways.
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