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Reading along completes the experience! Enrich your child's audible processing skills with a visual understanding of the story as well. Our page turning cues will keep your little one busy and fully engaged.

This touching Appalachian tale, which takes place during the first World War, reminds us that the courage and power of a family is as joyful and timeless as Christmas itself. These are happy tears, I promise!

Written by Gloria Houston

Illustrated by Barbara Cooney

Musical Credit: "Tamazula" by Ilyia