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The Gift From Little Raccoon: A Pandemic Tale
Little Raccoon is on a mission to find a gift for his friend, the girl. She doesn’t leave her house much anymore, not even for school and she is so sad. He’s worried about her and misses seeing her happy. If only he can find just the right thing. A story about taking care of your friends. For ages 0-5
24 pages, Paperback
Published January 19, 2021
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About the author
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch
48 books95 followersCarolyn Watson Dubisch is an award winning author/illustrator of 17 children’s books and the illustrator on five children’s books with various authors. She also writes and illustrates comics for kids. Some of her comic book series include “The Horribles”, "After The Robots Died" and “The Dragon in The Closet”. As a writer and artist she has designed alien bird-men for Star Wars games and colored Wolverine and Silver Surfer Comics for Marvel. She's also had her writing and illustrations in various children's publications including Highlights for Children, Hopscotch and Whimsy Magazines
She currently lives in a house by the beach in Mazatlán, Mexico with her husband, scifi-fantasy artist and writer, Mike Dubisch and her youngest daughter.. She also has a very old dog and four Mexican street cats who make life interesting every day
She currently lives in a house by the beach in Mazatlán, Mexico with her husband, scifi-fantasy artist and writer, Mike Dubisch and her youngest daughter.. She also has a very old dog and four Mexican street cats who make life interesting every day
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October 24, 2021
Cute Pandemic Story
Pandemic story about some friendly raccoons looking for a gift for their friend. They are sad for her because she can’t come out. They find the perfect gift.
Pandemic story about some friendly raccoons looking for a gift for their friend. They are sad for her because she can’t come out. They find the perfect gift.
August 7, 2021
Finding hope throughout the pandemic
This is a wonderful book about racoons who are wondering why the humans are not able to come out during the pandemic. The mama raccoon explains what is happening and after witnessing the sadness that the little girl had of not being able to do the things she once loved, decided to cheer her up by bringing her special things and it made her so happy. It's the little rays of hope and sunshine that we find from sources sometimes least expected that keeps us going. This book teaches us not to lose hope and find gratitude in the little things. Wonderful book with great illustrations as well.
This is a wonderful book about racoons who are wondering why the humans are not able to come out during the pandemic. The mama raccoon explains what is happening and after witnessing the sadness that the little girl had of not being able to do the things she once loved, decided to cheer her up by bringing her special things and it made her so happy. It's the little rays of hope and sunshine that we find from sources sometimes least expected that keeps us going. This book teaches us not to lose hope and find gratitude in the little things. Wonderful book with great illustrations as well.
January 26, 2021
It's a lovely book telling about caring and supporting each other. The story is told through the relationship between a girl who cannot go outside her room which is related to the current pandemic and the animals who are her friends and want to see her smile again. The illustrations are pretty good.
The children will learn to be generous and kind from this book.
Recommended to little children!
The children will learn to be generous and kind from this book.
Recommended to little children!
September 6, 2021
Sweet Book for Young Readers!
This is a cute book that reminds young readers we have to take care of each other and make sure our friends and family are ok! This was a sweet story that reminds you that small things can make a big impact. The little girl loved all her gifts! Definitely a great book to uplift your spirit during the pandemic.
This is a cute book that reminds young readers we have to take care of each other and make sure our friends and family are ok! This was a sweet story that reminds you that small things can make a big impact. The little girl loved all her gifts! Definitely a great book to uplift your spirit during the pandemic.
May 10, 2023
Great book for kids and anyone who survived Covid!
April 10, 2021
A pandemic twist
What a beautiful short story from the eyes of those outside looking in on those affected by the pandemic. My daughter enjoyed this read. Recommend!
What a beautiful short story from the eyes of those outside looking in on those affected by the pandemic. My daughter enjoyed this read. Recommend!
July 25, 2021
So sweet.
This story show the lockdown from another point of view. The love that the animals showed the main character was touching. It’s a great lesson for humans.
This story show the lockdown from another point of view. The love that the animals showed the main character was touching. It’s a great lesson for humans.
August 2, 2021
Friendships
This book gracefully illustrated anyone can be a friend in stressful times even a Raccoon! Loving, caring, and support, priceless...
This book gracefully illustrated anyone can be a friend in stressful times even a Raccoon! Loving, caring, and support, priceless...
March 1, 2025
A beautiful picture book reflecting on life during the pandemic. Many children suffered physically and emotionally from the isolation.
In this tale, animals observe a little girl's distress and try to relieve her suffering. They bring her gifts and leave them outside her window. Pretty stockings, bouncing balls, and maracas lift her spirits.
In this tale, the animals turn the tables and share their kindness with humans. The illustrations are sweet and the message is friends take care of one another.
Simple text, vocabulary, and illustrations make the story appropriate for toddlers, preschoolers, and older children.
In this tale, animals observe a little girl's distress and try to relieve her suffering. They bring her gifts and leave them outside her window. Pretty stockings, bouncing balls, and maracas lift her spirits.
In this tale, the animals turn the tables and share their kindness with humans. The illustrations are sweet and the message is friends take care of one another.
Simple text, vocabulary, and illustrations make the story appropriate for toddlers, preschoolers, and older children.
July 17, 2021
Sweet pandemic story from a raccoon’s perspective
This is a simple and sweet story told from the perspective of a raccoon. He learns that the humans are sick and cannot come out. But this one little girl still comes out to give food to the animals. Each of the animals are surprising with a gift. The raccoon searches for a gift too with the help of his mom.
This is a simple and sweet story told from the perspective of a raccoon. He learns that the humans are sick and cannot come out. But this one little girl still comes out to give food to the animals. Each of the animals are surprising with a gift. The raccoon searches for a gift too with the help of his mom.
September 10, 2021
What a sweet, comforting story!
What a sweet, comforting story that so many readers can relate to, especially during these periods of isolation and social distancing. The illustrations are so lovely. I especially love the way the author/illustrator portrays the raccoons in her art. The book also expresses thoughtful messages about friendship, sharing, and togetherness.
What a sweet, comforting story that so many readers can relate to, especially during these periods of isolation and social distancing. The illustrations are so lovely. I especially love the way the author/illustrator portrays the raccoons in her art. The book also expresses thoughtful messages about friendship, sharing, and togetherness.
January 9, 2026
A thoughtful story
This is a quiet, reflective story that approaches a difficult time in a soft and accessible way for children. The illustrations are expressive and help carry the emotional tone without being overwhelming. A thoughtful read that can open simple conversations about care and connection.
This is a quiet, reflective story that approaches a difficult time in a soft and accessible way for children. The illustrations are expressive and help carry the emotional tone without being overwhelming. A thoughtful read that can open simple conversations about care and connection.
February 2, 2024
Story of friendship!
It’s a heartwarming tale of friendship during the pandemics. I feel like everyone needs a friend like little raccoon and the animals. They just know how to make you smile in the time of distress.
It’s a heartwarming tale of friendship during the pandemics. I feel like everyone needs a friend like little raccoon and the animals. They just know how to make you smile in the time of distress.
February 23, 2021
A short, but very sweet story of friendship and kindness.
Little random acts of kindness, getting others through something that they cannot understand. It’s definitely something we need more of.
Little random acts of kindness, getting others through something that they cannot understand. It’s definitely something we need more of.
February 28, 2021
A simple but nicely told story that might provide some comfort to kids experiencing quarantine with charming watercolor illustrations from Carolyn Watson Dubisch!
August 16, 2023
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The Gift from little raccoon
Such a cute story...it brought up several conversations with the kids about how we dealt with pandemic. They loved all the little gifts the animals brought
The Gift from little raccoon
Such a cute story...it brought up several conversations with the kids about how we dealt with pandemic. They loved all the little gifts the animals brought
February 26, 2021
A beautifully illustrated heart-warming tale of friendship!
Oh, how I loved reading this touching tale about kind-hearted animals who bring gifts to a little girl to cheer her up as she goes through the pandemic. I wasn’t sure I wanted to read a book about a raccoon as raccoons seem to be the most horrible of animals, apart from snakes, but I was delightfully surprised that this raccoon was so endearing. Two of the lessons we learn are that good friends, even strangers, will go out of their way to support a person in need, and that we should set aside our biases as love comes from the most unexpected of quarters. There is also a lesson of encouragement. We are never alone; God will send us love and support, so we should never give up. This is a story to be enjoyed by all age groups.
Oh, how I loved reading this touching tale about kind-hearted animals who bring gifts to a little girl to cheer her up as she goes through the pandemic. I wasn’t sure I wanted to read a book about a raccoon as raccoons seem to be the most horrible of animals, apart from snakes, but I was delightfully surprised that this raccoon was so endearing. Two of the lessons we learn are that good friends, even strangers, will go out of their way to support a person in need, and that we should set aside our biases as love comes from the most unexpected of quarters. There is also a lesson of encouragement. We are never alone; God will send us love and support, so we should never give up. This is a story to be enjoyed by all age groups.
September 29, 2021
I really loved the art in this book. Little Raccoon's search for the perfect gift is sweet and teaches a valuable lesson in caring for your friends
February 27, 2021
What a Heartwarming Story!
I love this little book because it's filled with love. Because of the pandemic, this sweet little girl must stay inside. She is sad and only comes out to feed her birds and animal friends. See how they love her and want to bring a smile to her face! They want to make her happy again! This sweet story is perfect for the time we are living in and is sure to bring a smile to children's faces. It teaches the lesson that friends take care of each other. It also encourage love for animals. I highly recommend.
I love this little book because it's filled with love. Because of the pandemic, this sweet little girl must stay inside. She is sad and only comes out to feed her birds and animal friends. See how they love her and want to bring a smile to her face! They want to make her happy again! This sweet story is perfect for the time we are living in and is sure to bring a smile to children's faces. It teaches the lesson that friends take care of each other. It also encourage love for animals. I highly recommend.
March 8, 2024
Gift
This is a kind story about a little raccoon who is trying to make a young girl going through the pandemic. Hopefully we can all read this in the future about what happened that will never happen again.
This is a kind story about a little raccoon who is trying to make a young girl going through the pandemic. Hopefully we can all read this in the future about what happened that will never happen again.
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February 23, 2021I love this book its a very simple yet powerful story and I loved the way that the animals are all observing the little girl as she adapts to life indoors, Avery poignant book with beautiful illustrations, which will serve as a reminder of a very unique period in our history.
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