Books like The heart of winter by Time-Life for Kids
When a mysterious stranger knocks on the door of a kind-hearted old woman, she learns he needs help caring for his sick child. Without hesitation, the old woman ventures into a snowy night, setting aside her own hardship to provide compassion and care.
As the child heals, the woman is touched by the unexpected rewards of her selfless act and learns how helping others can bring its own profound sense of fulfillment.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Time-Life for Kids
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