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On Christmas Eve, an old farmer whose wife has died is drawn into a winter miracle when he helps a pregnant mare trapped in a snowstorm. In tending to the mare, he finds a renewed sense of hope and purpose, turning his personal grief into a story of healing. This gentle holiday narrative underscores the connection between people and animals, and the transformative power of caring for another life during the coldest season.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jane Monroe Donovan
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