"The Third Gift" by Bagram Ibatoulline tells the poignant story of a young boy who assists a gifted artisan in his work of creating exquisite gifts for important figures. Set in a richly detailed historical backdrop, the narrative explores themes of creativity, sacrifice, and the bittersweet nature of giving. As the boy learns the intricacies of the craft, he discovers that true artistry goes beyond material value; it encompasses the stories and emotions intertwined with every creation. Through beautiful illustrations and evocative prose, the tale reveals the profound impact of love and loss, ultimately celebrating the connections forged through art. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Clarion Books .

Bagram Ibatoulline was born in Russia and educated at the Moscow State Academic Art Institute. His first book was Philip Booth's Crossing , named a 2001 Best Book by Publishers Weekly . He is best known for his books with Kate di Camillo, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , and Great Joy . Bagram lives in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania. Linda Sue Park is the author of many books for young readers, including the Newbery Medal winner A Single Shard, and many other novels, poems and picture books. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family, and gave a popular TED talk called Can A Children's Book Change the World?