The Festival of Empty Baskets

By Eloïse Belleveau

In the gentle village of Ch tenay, the long winter has left cupboards bare and hearts heavy. As the villagers prepare for The Festival of Empty Baskets-a tradition where each brings one small gift to share-young Isaline Lapinette wants to offer something grand and perfect. But when she sees others arriving with chipped cups, feathers, or nothing at all, she begins to wonder: what truly makes a gift valuable?

A tender fable of generosity, kindness, and community spirit, The Festival of Empty Baskets is a heartwarming tale set in the timeless world of The Ch tenay Fables. Perfect for readers aged 8 to 11, this gentle story invites reflection on giving from the heart, even when we feel we have little to offer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1997599252
• ISBN13: 9781997599258
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hawthorn Quill Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6