children's book rec

JLPT830

My niece is making her first communion next weekend.  DH and I decided we were going to get her a few books as a gift.  I already have "The Giving Tree" on my list.  She is the niece who is going through a lot of issues because of her crazy mom as well as low self esteem.  So I was hoping for something that expressed a theme of her being special and loved just the way she is.  If it is religious in nature that would be a bonus, but not a must.  Anyone have any must reads?  TIA!

Emily2me

"On the Night You Were Born" sounds like it would be a good choice. All about how special and unique you are. I think it's religious, at the end it says something about how heaven rejoices or something similar to that. I'll let you know if I think of any others!

cops_wife

I received this book for my First Communion. I think it's a great First Communion gift.

Amazon also suggests several Max Lucado books when I search for that one. Those might be worth looking into.

kristinleigh

This book is definitely along the lines of what you are looking for.  I love this book so much, I can't wait to read it to Jackson when he is older. 

 

JLPT830

Christy and Kristin

OMG....I'm tearing up just reading the descriptions of those 2 books.  And then I read the description for this one.  Water works!  I think I'm going to get this one for my DCs.  I'm definitely adding your 2 to my list.

Emily

I'm heading to Innervisions today and I think they have the book you mentioned.  I will have to check it out.  Thanks!

JLPT830

Oh my goodness....I officially want to own every Max Lucado book.

Emily2me

JLPT830:

Oh my goodness....I officially want to own every Max Lucado book.

I LOVE Max Lucado. My mom introduced me to his books several years ago!

gandcnky

Hopefully you'll see this, since I'm kind of late.  I also recommend Max Lucado books.  They're great, and usually religious in nature.

One of my favorites is God Gave Us You.  You'll have to look at it to see if it's appropriate since you're not her parent, but it's one of my favorites.  One of my students showed it to me last year, and I have given it as a gift many times since then.

I think the book idea is a great one!

JLPT830

Thanks everyone.  I went to the Catholic store by us and they had a few of his books there.  After sobbing over one in the store, I bought one for DD's baptism and one for my niece.  I'm going to order her a few others online.  I appreciate the recommendations and for turning me on to this wonderful author!