title: The Giving Book: Open The Door To A Lifetime Of Giving
author: Ellen Sabin
description: "This activity book for children can be the beginning of a child's discovery of the joy of giving." -- Frances Hesselbein, Chairman of Leader to Leader Institute, Former CEO Girl Scouts of the USA.<br /><br />"The Giving Book is in itself a gift to all of us who seek a greater level of philanthropy in our world. It is a wonderful, engaging tool for parents and others who want to instill in our children a strong sense of giving. It provides children an opportunity to use their own skills and ideas in creating a better life for someone besides themselves -- building higher self esteem and a belief that one person can make a difference in the lives of others. My deepest appreciation goes to Ms. Sabin for her contribution to our children and our future!" -- Shay Bilchik, President/CEO, Child Welfare League of America<br /><br />"The greatest gift we can give our children is a tender heart and one full of compassion for others. Giving is a joy. This book takes an old concept and involves the children in the giving process, teaching them firsthand the benefits to giving." -- Editor, Wee Ones Magazine
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  # The Giver
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # The Giver
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The Giver
  
  
  by
  
  
  Lois Lowry
  
  
  Also by Lois Lowry
  
  
  NUMBER THE STARS
  
  
  Winner of the 1990 Newbery Medal
  
  
  Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend, Ellen Rosen, often
  
  
  think about life before the war. But it’s now 1943 and their life in
  
  
  Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers
  
  
  marching in their town.
  
  
  The Nazis won’t stop. The Jews of Denmark are being “relocated,” so
  
  
  Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the
  
  
  family.
  
  
  Then Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission. Somehow she must
  
  
  find the strength and courage to save her best friend’s life. There’s
  
  
  no turning back now.
  
  
  School Library Journal- Best Books of the Year
  
  
  An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
  
  
  An American Library Association Notable Book
  
  
  “A deftly told story.” -Kirkus Reviews, Pointer
  
  
  “Lowry tells her story well, fashioning a tense climax.” –Booklist,
  
  
  Starred
  
  
  “The who