One Present from Flekman's

by Alan Arkin, Richard Egielski (Illustrator)

As a treat, Grandpa tells Molly she can have one present from Flekman's. Just one. But Flekman's has stuffed camels and stuffed bears, dolls that walk and dolls that wet, indoor games and outdoor games. How can Molly choose only one present? Molly decides to try out a few toys. First she chooses a bear and takes it for a walk -- not quite right. Then decides on a camra -- so it takes pictures, so what? Pretty soon Grandpa finds her dressed as a pirate, piling up toys like a treasure. Then, when Flekman's Feaver is at its highest, Molly comes up with a crafty solution to her problim. What will Grandpa do when Molly decides she wants it all, she wants everything, she wants Flekman's! As a treat, Grandpa tells Molly she can have one present from Flekmans. Just one. But Flekmans has stuffed camels and stuffed bears, dolls that walk and wet, indoor games and outdoor games. How can Molly choose only one present? She wants EVERYTHING! As Flekman fever rises, Molly is swinging from the chandeliers and Grandpa is tied up in knots until Molly finally finds a crafty solution to her problem.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 31, 1999

About the author

Alan Arkin was an American actor, director, author, and screenwriter.
In a career spanning seven decades, he received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for six Emmy Awards.