From Scientific American
This is a colorful book for children three to eight years old. It tells the story of Gali, who wants to get a gift for her mother, plans for it, raises money, buys it, decorates it and is ready to give it on Purim but as she gives it, it falls and smashes to pieces. Upset isn't the word, what can she do? Well, she gets a brilliant idea and puts it to the best of Purim uses. You will have to read the book to know the surprise ending.
Review
For the longest time, Avigail wanted to buy her mother a present. Ima was always busy doing things for everyone in the family-wasn't it time to do something just for Ima? In this heartwarming tale, learning to deal with disappointment turns out to be the most special gift of all. -- Book Description
Gali is a little girl with a big idea. She wants so badly to give something to her mother. Abba gets a Lulav and Esrog for Succos, her brother gets colorful candles to use on Chanukah, and all Jews got the Torah on Shavous. So, Gali decides that Purim is the time for her mother to receive a very special gift. Step by step, Gali saves and plans and works toward her goal. But then, an awful mistake seems to ruin everything. Imma's gift becomes worthless. . . or does it? A Purim book with a year-round message about finding the good in everything. The beautiful, full-color illustrations are a treat. -- N'shei Newsletter, February 1994
Gali is a little girl with a big idea. She wants so badly to give something to her mother. Abba gets a Lulav and Esrog for Succos, her brother gets colorful candles to use on Chanukah, and all Jews got the Torah on Shavous. So, Gali decides that Purim is the time for her mother to receive a very special gift. Step by step, Gali saves and plans and works toward her goal. But then, an awful mistake seems to ruin everything. Imma's gift becomes worthless. . . or does it? A Purim book with a year-round message about finding the good in everything. The beautiful, full-color illustrations are a treat. -- N'shei Newsletter, February 1994
