Books like Christmas day in the morning by Pearl S. Buck
In this short story, a young boy decides to surprise his father on Christmas morning by rising early to milk the cows on their farm. The simple and heartfelt act brings family together for a quiet, traditional celebration of the holiday season.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Pearl S. Buck
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