Dara Goldman
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Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift is the first book I have read from Goldman, and I found it quite heartwarming, with a lovely story full of holiday appeal and charming illustrations done in what looks like watercolor. I love the original O. Henry story, so I was interested to see this interfaith adaptation for children. Although it didn't have the sharp poignancy of the original, it was still full of the holiday spirit, emphasizing those same themes of love and self-sacrifice that have made O. Henry's story such an enduring classic. I appreciated the fact that our two eponymous bears are so determined to honor one another's traditions—surely a prerequisite for a successful relationship crossing religious lines. I don't know that I would strongly recommend this as a retelling of the O. Henry, as there are some gorgeous picture book editions of that tale—notably, the editions illustrated by P.J. Lynch and/or Sonja Danowski—but I do think it is a sweet story to be shared by those looking for holiday fare featuring both Christmas and Hanukkah.… (mehr)