A group of animal friends discovers the true meaning of Christmas as they help a swallow in need.
Squirrel, Mouse, and Hare are getting ready for Christmas. While Mouse is out looking for the perfect gift for Hare, she finds Swallow sick in the snow. The three friends bring Swallow home and try to nurse the bird back to health. Squirrel and Mouse realize their Christmas gifts will help Swallow get well. As they give up their presents to help Swallow, they find the Christmas spirit.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0807524305 Ages 4-8
Keywords: animals, friends, Christmas, Christmas story, helping others, gifts, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old