The Gift of the Sun is a beautiful and vibrant folktale from South Africa that tells the story of a grandmother, Nomusa, who has only one bright, colourful blanket left to her name. Nomusa decides to use the blanket to make a gift for her beloved granddaughter, Zola. The story follows the blanket's transformation into various smaller gifts as it gets progressively cut and sewn, symbolizing love, resourcefulness, and the cyclical nature of life. Dianne Stewart crafts a warm, rhythmic narrative that is perfect for reading aloud. The book is rich with African culture, featuring stunning, evocative illustrations that introduce children to the colours and patterns of the Ndebele people, offering a gentle lesson in gratitude and the enduring value of handmade gifts.
