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After being presented with a beautiful bolt of Belgian lace by her Aunt March to be used for her wedding day in the future, Meg treasures it and stores it away, yet Jo's desire to have it becomes a problem that leads to a bitter feud between the sisters.

Although it takes her some time, Charity thinks of the perfect Mother's Day gift for her busy mother.

Despite the criticism of others, a bear finds the perfect gift for his mouse friend.

Handmade surprises touch hearts and make memories. From whimsical elves made of felt to clever greeting cards crafted at home, the inspired ideas in the all-new Taste of Home Handmade Christmas promise to make everyone's holiday merry and bright. Whether you're new to crafting or a longtime pro, you'll enjoy projects such as Magnolia Leaf Wreath, Memory Wire Bracelets and so many others. These are the crafts you'll enjoy creating for family, friends,...

During the last week of school, the students in Mrs. Hartwell's class try to come up with the perfect present for their teacher.

Hello Kitty tries to think of just the right gift for her special friend, one that includes all the things she and her friends like.

When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.

When Katie draws Andrew's name in the first-grade Christmas gift exchange, she decides not to give him a present because he has said mean things about her reindeer sweater.

"There's a package waiting for Sameer - what could it be? No matter what it is, Sameer is sure of one thing: his imagination will help him create a whole new world with it!" --publisher.

On the day of her birth, Ella is given the gift of obedience by her Fairy Godmother. The gift is also a curse as Ella cannot refuse anything she is asked to do. Tired of being taken advantage of, Ella leaves home to return her unwanted gift. What starts as a simple errand becomes an amazing journey.