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The Skin Horse tells a gentle tale of a toy that, after its original owner grows too old to play, is donated to a children's hospital. There, a sick boy learns to love the horse and finds solace in its presence. The story combines themes of caregiving, resilience, and the simple joys that a cherished toy can bring to a young life in a hospital setting.
First publish date: 1927
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Margery Williams Bianco
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