About the Author: Mary Y. Spitz grew up in Port Washington, New York and was educated at George Mason University. She makes her home in Cushing, Maine and Jackson, Wyoming with her husband, daughter, their dog, and cat. This is Mrs. Spitz’s first picture book for children and adults.

About the Illustrator: Joanne Y. Pierce has had a lifelong love for horses. Known for her Long Island landscapes, Ms. Pierce finds horses to be a great inspiration for her artwork. Raised in Port Washington, New York, she received a degree in Art Education from the State University of New York at New Paltz. Joanne and her family live on the east end of Long Island.

Editorial Reviews

....an unusual twist on the message of Christmas...an appealing story. -- Barb Fraze, Catholic News Service

...a powerful holiday story...A soulful story, heart-touchingly illustrated...will delight young readers the year round. -- Midwest Book Review, July 2003

A charming story for reading aloud to preschoolers or for readers about seven years and older...will entertain. -- Bookviews by Alan Caruba

I liked the beginning and the end . . . and I liked the middle. -- Claire N., age 7

I think the drawings gracefully and sensitively capture the timeless sweetness of the story. -- Dr. William B. Rhoads,Professor of Art History, SUNY New Paltz

Reminds us that some of the best art being produced today is in children’s books. Genuinely heartwarming. -- The Plain Dealer

The perfect book to read with your family -- Velma Daniels, The Bookworm

Product Details: 

• Age Range: 4 and up

• Grade Level: Preschool and up

• Hardcover: 32 pages

• Language: English