Thanks to the TD Bank Group for believing in enabling every reader of the TD Grade One Book Giveaway to meet the creators of Gifts.

Many thanks to the folks at Scholastic Canada, specifically Denise Anderson.

Thanks to Peter Riddihough of Hoffworks Productions for his video work.

Thanks to Judith Keenan at Bookshorts for her videography.

Thanks to Charlotte Teeple and everyone at the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC).

Thanks also to Gretta Miller and Aarick Beher for their invaluable, professional help with this production.

Of course, this entire Author Program occurred because of the kindness and generosity of Barbara Reid, who graciously opened her studio and shared her time and enthusiasm with us, and Jo Ellen Bogert -- equally generous and supportive of this project.

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