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During a quiet afternoon on Valentine’s Day, Heather eagerly awaits her mother’s return from work. While waiting, she and her grandmother share a heartfelt mission: rescuing a newborn lamb from danger and preparing a special cookie together. The story celebrates the bond between generations, the tenderness of grandmother‑granddaughter relationships, and the simple pleasures found in a holiday day.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Carol Carrick
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