"...A delightful book about kindness, family, Christmas miracles--and ponies." - Kirkus ReviewsWinner, LYRA Award, Best Novella, Bookstores Without BordersWinner, Reader Views AwardWinner, Best Novella, Hearts Through History RWAFinalist, National Excellence in Romance Fiction NovellaSix-year-old Suzy Jenkins desperately wants a pony for Christmas. And she's certain Santa will deliver. After all, she's been on her best behavior for months--not tattling on the bullies and even sharing her only candy cane. Besides, this year she has everything ready, including a cracked water bucket and several wizened carrots.Suzy's mother struggles just to put food on the table. Life has been challenging since her husband died, and any pet—especially a pony—is impossible. However Suzy's unflagging belief in the importance of being kind serves as a catalyst, sending ripples throughout her snowy Montana town and bringing love and happiness to more than just a big-hearted little girl.