What Is Given from the Heart [Hardcover]

This final, magnificent picture book from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack is a poignant and uplifting celebration of the joy of giving.

Misery loves company, Mama says to James Otis. It's been a rough couple of months for them, but Mama says as long as they have their health and strength, they're blessed. One Sunday before Valentine's Day, Reverend Dennis makes an announcement during the service-- the Temples have lost everything in a fire, and the church is collecting anything that might be useful to them. James thinks hard about what he can add to the Temple's love box, but what does he have worth giving? With her extraordinary gift for storytelling, McKissack--with stunning illustrations by Harrison--delivers a touching, powerful tale of compassion and reminds us all that what is given from the heart, reaches the heart. A sweet story, one of the legendary McKissack's last, enhanced by delectable art from a prodigious new talent. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

This final book by the late McKissack (Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout) showcases the legendary author’s signature lyricism in full force and receives a stunning, aesthetically ambitious interpretation by Harrison, a fine artist making her picture book debut. —Publishers Weekly, starred review

What Is Given from the Heartis a loving tribute to collective work, responsibility and the joy that comes from giving freely from the heart. —Shelf Awareness, starred review

A treasure from a marvelous storyteller. —School Library Journal, starred review

“[An] exquisite story of generosity from the beloved McKissack… Harrison has created soft yet dazzling illustrations for this tribute to faith, hope and the African-American community.” —New York TimesBook ReviewPATRICIA C.lâ