D.W.'s Perfect Present

D.W.

by Marc Brown

It's almost Christmas and D.W. can't wait to see her presents. She searches everywhere but the only presents she finds turn out to be for other people! When D.W. remembers that Christmas is a time for sharing, she starts searching for presents she can give rather than receive. With a little time and creativity, D.W. comes up with gifts for each member of her family-and finds that giving is the best present she can receive!

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2004

About the author

Marc Tolon Brown is perhaps best known for his series of children's books about Arthur the aardvark, which was turned into an animated television show on PBS. Brown is a three-time Emmy Award winner, for his role on the television show inspired by his books.

He lives on Martha's Vineyard and in New York City with his wife, Laurie Krasny Brown. He has three children, sons Tolon and Tucker, and daughter Eliza. The names of his two sons have been hidden in all of the Arthur books except for one: Arthur's Tooth.

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little D.W. is having a hard time finding gifts to get her family -- but by thinking really hard she ends up finding the perfect gift for all and the true meaning of Christmas!

[Rebekah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good message on giving better than recieving. But the story ended too quickly and you had to look at the illustration to get the conclusion.

[Mari]

D.W. is looking for extra gifts for herself but everyone is making gifts for others. She then asks herself, what would they like from her? and so she goes and makes gifts for them.

[Chardell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another story about Arthur and his family! It is about Arthur's sister, D.W. that's trying to find her Christmas present. She can't seem to be patient and wait for Christmas.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

good early reader, using text to relate to the television show

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to read to student to teach children about thinking of others.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

D.W. is not a favorite character of most Arthur fans, but she offers a unique perspective in her own book series. Once again, this book lacks the details of the original series.

[Melenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable