Julieanne Barar

The Gift Julieanne Barar

This is the story of Vera, a Gila woodpecker who loved to fly. Living in the Arizona desert, her favorite place to visit was the Grand Canyon. With its majestic beauty, she came to believe it was a gift from the stars. One day after a morning flight, she became curious and wondered if there were more gifts to discover. If so, how many more were there? With her family's support and a magical talisman, Vera set out on her quest to find the greatest gift of all. Beautifully illustrated, The Gift is a gentle reminder to readers that some of the things that we cherish most are closer than we may think.