Kathie Lee Gifford's "The Gift That I Can Give"

I thought that this would be a fun Book 2 review because it looks like a good book. It also happens to be written by Kathie Lee Gifford who is one of the hosts of The Today Show with Hoda Kotb.

I like that the book's cover is hardcover and that's on the cover sleeve all the butterflies have glitter on them.  Yes, I do like my glitter. If you had to get rid of the sleeve then the cover of the book so has the same image on it but without the glitter which is really awesome.

Even on the inside of the cover, it is not a plain scenery or plain colour, but a picture of walking through Central Park in autumn.

The illustrator Julia Seal also does a great job about making sure that the kids in the pictures are multiracial. But even more than that the illustrations are very well done with detail and colour.

The idea of this book is to let kids know that they have a special gift that was given to them from the time that they were born. Now, I like this because it is not just a Disney saying but it is very true that we are all different unique and have different gifts to offer to the world.

The book even ask them questions that every person child or adult asks about themselves in relation to the world which is "when will I know what my gift is", "how will I know to use it?" etc. Which is actually quite profound making this a good family book to read even if it's written as a children's book.

He also talks about gifts being something that can be grand or small and that they are also incredibly important. Often times we only associate the best gifts as being grand in nature and sometimes we forget that it is also the ones that are small that are the most profound.

Given that my child who also struggles with believing in God sometimes really likes this book shows that it can span across different religions faiths and groups. Therefore gets a 5 out of 5 for me.

Although, I do wish that there was more substance and further diving in that the book would do. Especially for the bigger book and not the baby/toddler book.

Here is her review:

Hello, my name is Via. Today I am reviewing THE GIFT THAT I CAN GIVE. The first order of business is the illustrator.  Seal did an AMAZING job of illustrating. I fell in love with her simple but detailed artistic masterpiece. The world inside of the book popped and stuck in my mind. It was glorious.

The second order of business is the story. Most books like this one through the whole god thing in your face, but this book made it noticable but subtle. The rhyming is a nice touch so that it is easy to remember and makes it calm.

Book Description

"It's never too early to get advice from Kathie Lee! This beautiful book is full of life lessons for your little one. My Haley loves it!" Hoda Kotb, Daytime Emmy Award, Edward R. Murrow Award, and duPont-Columbia Award-winning Today show co-anchor, Dateline NBC correspondent, and New York Times bestselling author.

Kids don't have to wait until they are grownups to make the world a better place! The newest Kathie Lee Gifford book empowers children to find unique ways to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

The Gift That I Can Give is a heartwarming story that shows how all children can do something today to make a positive impact on others. From simply being kind to giving a loved one an extra-big hug to cheering for a friend, this story will inspire children with countless ways to show God's love, leading them to want to read it again and again.

Kathie Lee is a trusted voice who feels like a friend for countless people. With her strong faith, enthusiasm, and playful writings, she appeals to young hearts and encourages them with the message that no one is too young or too small to share their gift with others.

Kathie Lee Gifford is the three-time Emmy award-winning cohost of the fourth hour of the Today show, alongside Hoda Kotb. In 2015, Gifford was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. She has written four New York Times bestselling books. Former cohost of Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, she is also a playwright, producer, singer, songwriter, and actress. Gifford has a passion for children and has been involved in numerous child-help organizations including Cassidy's Place and Cody House, named after her two children.

Additional praise for The Gift That I Can Give:

"The pictures are adorable, and the message is so important: teaching kids to be generous with their hearts. I can’t wait to read this to my little ones!" Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the Today show and NBC News Chief Legal Correspondent

"My friend Kathie Lee has written a book I can't wait to read to my two girls over and over! Her humor and wit shine on every page as she shares with young readers that they are beautiful just as they are." Jenna Bush Hager, Today show correspondent, bestselling author, and editor-at-large for Southern Living magazine

"Kathie Lee Gifford has done it again in this most endearing book! The gracious message and adorable illustrations will have your child enamored and inspired. It's my new favorite!" Kimberly Schlapman, Little Big Town

"Kathie Lee has given us all a gift with the beautiful message in this book: to love and embrace your unique self. It's an important lesson for children and a refreshing reminder for the rest of us." Siri Daly, author and Today food contributor