A Gift for My Mother is based on the life of a little boy and his mother who lives in one of Canada's urban cities. He tells his story of how he understands his life. He knows his life is different from other children and tries to help his mom by giving her a gift. This gesture brings surprise to mom as she realizes her son is not oblivious to life's challenges. A good read, that opens our eyes and begins conversations about children voices and how they can share their truth, their realities and how they interpret life.