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JennGM
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Posted: Feb 09 2011 at 3:37pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Just picked this book at my library.

Papa's Pastries by Charles Toscano, illustrated by Sonja Lamut.

This looks like it is based in Mexico, a poor family who lives on selling pastries made by the father. The family is on their last bit of wood and pastries, the father prays for many blessings on this day, and then tries to sell them. Village to village people cannot buy them. But he gives some away to people who are more needy than he is.

He returns home totally empty-handed, with no wood, no food, no money for the family, but convinced he did the right thing in his generosity.

The next day people show up to return their kindness -- fix their leaking roof, cut wood for the family, and sew clothes.

It is beautiful to see. I think this is a good book to teach about generosity and trust and God's mercy.

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Posted: Feb 09 2011 at 4:59pm | IP Logged Quote CrunchyMom
That looks lovely!

Of course, the real reason I clicked on this thread is because our favorite local bakery is called "Papa's Pastry Shop." Just hearing the name makes this pregnant lady hungry

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Posted: Feb 09 2011 at 7:17pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
Sounds great, Jenn....off to see if library has it!

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Posted: Feb 11 2011 at 3:06pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
I reserved it. It looks great.

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