The Perfect Present

by Michael Hague

In this timeless and heartwarming tale, a young rabbit goes in search of the perfect present and, despite some hilarious mishaps, discovers the joys of giving. It's Christmas Eve, and Jack spies a little brown kangaroo in Big Bear's Toy Shoppe the perfect present for his sweetheart. But before Big Bear can wrap it up, the toy goes bouncing out the door! Each page is filled with enchanting surprises, including four gigantic gatefolds that open into wondrous winterland panoramas.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Holiday, Childrens

1 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Michael Hague is renowned as the illustrator of many children's classics, including editions of The Wizard Of Oz, Peter Pan, The Hobbit, and The Velveteen Rabbit. He also illustrated The Book of Ghosts, Where Fairies Dance, The Book of Wizards, and The Book of Fairy Poetry as well as wrote and illustrated the graphic novel in The Small. Michael lives with his wife, Kathleen, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Reviews

[Nancy Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack, a rabbit, has found the perfect gift for his sweetie but delivering it to her it without its challenges. The detailed, colorful illustrations with four enormous double gatefolds add to the fun. In turn Jack received the perfect gift from his sweetie.

[KC · Rating 4 out of 5]

A visually artistic Christmas tale of perfect gift. Wonderful full pull out pages.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a gorgeously illustrated book and a fun story, just in time for Christmas. The panoramic four page fold out scenes are busy and you can look at them for a long time, just pointing out all the details you see. The only issue I had with the book is that the fold out pages are a bit cumbersome for reading at bedtime and the pages are starting to get additional folds and creases from inattention from other library patrons.

[Amycoy7 coy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a sweet story of friendship and giving. Beautiful illustrations. Makes for a great read aloud for K-3.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and a sweet and simple story.