"The Gift of a Story" is an innovative project with three goals: 1. Get children interested in reading  2. Build stronger relationships between parents and children     through the common ground of reading 3. Share the message of salvation to children and their     families The fall/winter 2006-2007 story, You are Special, is written by the well-known Christian author, Max Lucado (click to read more).    It contains a powerful message about God’s unconditional acceptance and love. Everyday the small wooden people called Wemmicks do the same thing; stick either gold stars or gray dots on one another.  The pretty ones, those with smooth wood and fine paint, always get stars.  The talented ones do, too. Others, though, who can do little or who have chipped paint, get ugly gray dots.  In this heartwarming children’s tale Max Lucado helps the reader understand that regardless of how the world evaluates them, God cherishes each of them, just as they are.  There is no greater message for children and adults to hear than they are loved unconditionally despite the flaws, the wrong decisions, and unwanted behaviors of others.   In the words of Eli, the stories woodcarver, “Remember you are special because I made you, and I don’t make mistakes.”  Our kids need to hear that message! Here’s how it works: Download "The Gift of a Story" form to write a “Message Bookmark” to the child whom the book will be presented The KidCare America National Team will write your name on “The Gift of a Story” sticker, which will be placed on the inside cover of the book On the form indicate how many “Gifts of a Story” you would like to provide (We will provide one book per family) You can charge your gift online by clicking the link below, or by using the form and enclose a check made payable to KidCare America Return the form with your personal message and check to KidCare America KidCare America will purchase the books, place the sticker, the bookmark, and a “Family Discussion Guide” written by our national team, into the book, and ship them to KidCare America After-School Centers, and churches in low-income communities across our nation. Make a difference today!