What others are saying
"Loved everything so far"
"We loved this story of giving! In a world of so much taking it was so refreshing to meet someone like Gabi!! Parents - we need so many more Gabi's because we already have so many Mr. Brinks'!!!
Buy this book and read it loudly!!!!."
- Vin
"My life changed forever"
"What a great book! This shows that even when it is not reciprocated, kindness is key. I also love the search and find on many of the illustrated pages. Great book for young readers with an important message.."
- Hillary H.
"Highly recommend this"
"Absolutely adorable book. Illustrations are amazing. Sweet message of friendship and encouraging others."
- CJ
Giving Gal
Gabi loves giving. It has always been easy. That is, until she meets her match, Mr. Brink, while visiting her grandma. But Gabi is persistent. She refuses to give up until she has brought a smile to the faces of all she meets. And in the end, it’s Mr. Brink who gives her a gift she will never forget.
Giving Gal and the Christmas Cookie Extravaganza
When Gabi, aka Giving Gal, hosts her annual Christmas Cookie Extravaganza, she is excited for her new friend, Tianna, to join in on the fun. Initially, the day doesn't go as planned. But Giving Gal persists in giving encouragement, showing kindness, and making sure her friend feels included. This beautifully illustrated, heartfelt story reminds us of the power of our strengths and how, when we come together, magical moments happen.
Giving Gal & Friends Celebrate Hometown Heroes
Ms. Stutzman’s third-grade class is on a special mission—to celebrate hometown heroes! With thank-you gifts in hand, they visit the fire station, police station, and finally, the K-9 Training Facility. But when they arrive, Gabi, also known as Giving Gal, faces a challenge of her own—her fear of dogs. With the encouragement of her friends and two K-9 officers, Gabi takes a brave step forward. Will she conquer her fear and discover the kindness behind a K-9’s wagging tail? This heartwarming story teaches young readers about gratitude, courage, and the power of giving, inspiring children to appreciate their community heroes and confidently face their fears!
Meet the Author
Stephanie L. Jones gave a gift every day for 522 days, which put her on a mission to inspire others to give and practice gratitude daily. As a TEDx Speaker she loves sharing her message in schools, churches, and companies. She is the founder of Giving Gal Press, and besides her children’s book series, Giving Gal and Friends, she’s an author of the popular books The Giving Challenge and The Gratitude Challenge and five others. Since graduating from Taylor University, Stephanie has lived a crazy life, from a private investigator to a professional organizer, a police officer, and a senior manager at a Fortune 100 company, where she received a humanitarian award. Stephanie lives out her dreams in Indiana with her husband, Mike, an Indiana State Trooper.
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