Edwina's Secratary, you will not believe this I am 66 years old and my mother bought me the book "The Birds Christmas Carol" by Kate Douglas Wiggin when I was a little girl and I still have it. The inscription in the book says "To Our own Little Girl from Mother and Dad, December 25, 1945", it's a little yellow and worn but still intact.
I'm sure your niece will truly enjoy the book
Jackie