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In this charming Caldecott‑Award‑winning story, an elderly woman who was too busy to travel with the Magi on their quest for the newborn king now spends every Christmas searching for the child she missed. Drawing from Russian folklore, the tale offers gentle humor, warm holiday spirit, and a message about enduring hope and love during the season.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ruth Robbins
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