This picture book is a story from the author's own life about a christmas when she was a child. Her family had taught her to put others needs before her own and as a child it can be really hard to see that. I think that this book would be good to have in primary classrooms as it teaches empathy towards others. in addition to the story, the illustrations can help break down negative stereotypes about indigenous people and their experiences

This book is suitable for primary readers.
This book is about a young girl who wants and needs a new coat and has to wait and watch as the coat she wants is given to someone less fortunate.
This book is useful in teaching about patience and generosity.

Beautiful Christmas story about a young woman wishing for a Christmas coat. The illustrations are lovely and the story a good moral tale about the Christmas spirit. ( )

Virginia recounts her childhood memories and the irony of Christmas wishes. This book brings together multiple cultures and traditions: life on the Reservation, Santa Claus, holiday generosity with family and religious expectations. Virginia's father is the priest, but she'd love to have the fur coat in the donation box. A Christmas twist brings a different coat to her. ( )

Age: primary / intermediate
Genre: realistic fiction

This book was a beautiful story about life on the reservation and the traditions during Christmas time. Santa comes and there are commonalities of ways we celebrate Christmas, but there were also other cultural aspects. It is a great story to have during the holidays. ( )