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When Lily and her younger brother Liam arrive at their grandparents’ farm for Christmas, they discover that the local White Cow feels lonely. Determined to bring comfort to the cow, Lily joins Liam in finding a companion for her. Their new mission takes priority over holiday preparations and their usual reading time, weaving themes of family care, responsibility, and the spirit of giving into a warm farm‑side Christmas story.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Patricia MacLachlan
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