The Gift

The Gift provides a surprising perspective on the anticipation for birthdays and the giving of gifts:

Subtly, sensitively, and compassionately, this book describes a young boy’s kindheartedness, as well as his ability to look beyond himself, and see someone else. The ability to give others is not obvious, and each person gives whatever they know and can afford:

One who says […] mine is yours and yours is yours is pious

[Ethics of the Fathers, 5:10]

The Mishna sages revere those who give to others without demanding that the latter give them something in return. This book inspires young and old to be considerate and generous, and to give happily, at any age.