What Is Given from the Heart

Praise

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“Harrison’s cozy collage-and-pen illustrations warmly express the healing power of giving and gratitude in this posthumous work by McKissack.”—The New York Times

“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 Heart is 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 Times Book Review