While searching the attic for Christmas decorations, Maria finds a music box with a figure on top that reminds her of an angel with no wings. Her grandmother reminds her that angels must earn their wings. In this magical story, Maria's small act of kindness brings surprising rewards--for Maria, an old homeless man, and for a tiny, wingless angel.
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Ages 5^-7. Maria, her mother, and grandmother are busy preparing for Christmas when they discover an old music box with a figurine of a girl on the top. Maria thinks she looks just like an angel (sans wings); Grandma explains that some people believe angels must perform a good deed (or, in the case of a figurine, have someone help them) to earn their wings. On Christmas Eve morning, Maria secretly delivers a bag of cookies to a homeless man she has been concerned about. Later, while she is opening her own presents, she is surprised to find the music box angel--now complete with wings. Vainio's soft, dreamlike watercolors mesh nicely with the gentle story. A great choice for holiday read-alouds or family sharing, this simple tale, with its universal themes, will provide a welcome respite from the hubbub and commercialism of the season. Kay Weisman
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
Original Language: German
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