“The Gift of Empty Hands”

“The Gift of Empty Hands”

Once upon a time, in a bright city filled with noise and gold, lived a poor boy named Yang.

He had nothing but a kind heart, a patched shirt, and a dream.

That dream was Lina—a girl whose beauty turned every head in the marketplace.
But Lina's heart was like a locked treasure chest. She only smiled for those with coins and fine clothes.

Yang loved her—not just for her face, but for the way she once helped a hurt puppy when no one was watching.
He believed there was more to her than gold.

But Lina? She barely saw him.

One night, Yang sat under the stars and whispered:

“God… I don’t have riches. But I have love. Is that enough?”

The stars shimmered. A soft breeze replied:
“Empty hands can hold the greatest gifts.”

The next day…

Yang saw Lina surrounded by rich suitors. One brought pearls. Another, silk.
Yang stepped forward with nothing.

Lina laughed.
“What do you bring me, beggar?”

Yang opened his empty palms.
“I bring only this—my heart, and hope.”

Everyone laughed—until a strange light bloomed in his hands.
A single glowing flower appeared, pulsing with warmth. It outshone every jewel.

Lina gasped.
“What… is that?”

“It’s a gift from truth,” Yang said softly. “It only grows in hands that carry nothing but love.”

Lina touched the flower… and something inside her cracked.

She saw Yang—really saw him—for the first time.
The laughter in her eyes faded. A tear fell.
“I’ve been chasing gold, but no one ever brought me something real.”

She reached for his hand.

From that day on…

The boy with nothing and the girl with too much walked the city together.
And people whispered of a love that bloomed from empty hands.

🧠 Moral:

True gifts are not bought. They are born in hearts that ask for nothing in return.

🧾 Book Description (Short)

In a city of gold, a poor boy named Yang falls in love with Lina, a girl whose heart longs only for riches. But when Yang offers nothing but love and receives divine help, a magical gift blooms from his empty hands—one that changes everything.

“The Gift of Empty Hands” is a heartwarming picture book about true love, self-worth, and the treasures that kindness can grow. Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, or quiet reading time.