When Maggie, the farmer's daughter, receives a mysterious gift, she's disappointed to find it's only some dirt and a lifeless bulb. But after tossing it out, she discovers that what was dead has come to life as a beautiful Easter lily! Kids will cherish the 10th anniversary edition of Higgs's beloved story of love, giving, and forgiving. Recommended for ages 3 to 7.
Maggie, the farmer’s youngest daughter, loves getting gifts, especially mysterious ones. One wintry day, she receives a package in the mail. She excitedly opens the package to find a bulb buried in a crate of dirt. This was not what Maggie expected. She had hoped for a doll or a game, not a bulb that would one day become a plant. When spring comes, she finds the bulb in the cellar and tosses the lifeless thing into the garden, never to think of it again. . . . Until she walks outside on Easter morning and finds the most beautiful lily she has ever seen. Through the unique gift of a bulb, Maggie discovers the power of grace and forgiveness and the true meaning of Easter.
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(4.5 out of 5 stars)
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Billie Jean Brickey (Blacksburg, VA), April 14, 2009
Great book, The children love the story and can relate to the disappointment of a box of dirt. Now they want to have a lily.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Louisa Cline (Etowah, TN), March 18, 2009
Great story and illustrations! Kids really enjoyed it! The price was affordable. I wish it had a more biblical meaning to it.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Andrea Mariano (Pasadena, MD), March 27, 2008
It was a great story...both my 4 yr. old and my 2 year old love to have it read to them!!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Robin Montgomery (Spanish Fort, AL), March 23, 2008
This is a beautiful story. I read to my 3yr old granddaughter and she loved it. I shortened it quite a bit so she would stay tuned in and will add more each time we read it. After putting her to bed, I heard her re- reading it to her Teddy.
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