Nancy Patterson

The Christmas Cup Nancy Patterson

Eight-year-old Ann Megan McCallie impulsively bids all of her hard-earned money for a worthless milkshake cup she sees at an auction. Her grandmother Nannie comforts her when other children tease her for buying junk. As Megan and Nannie secretly find the perfect use for Megans disappointing purchase, Megan begins to see beauty in people and things others often overlook. Notable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies by National Council on Social Studies-Childrens Book Council-1990.