The beloved characters and setting of the Christy books by Catherine Marshall are the basis of this illustrated story of Christmas love for children ages 4-8Ruby Mae, one of the students in Cutter Gap, brags that she’s spending Christmas with her father. The truth is that her father left her at the mission shortly after her mother died. Ruby Mae goes to the deserted family cabin where she tries to exist until Christmas is over rather than admit her father does not care enough to be there for her. While searching for firewood, she trips and bangs her head and falls unconscious into the snow. A concerned Christy goes on horseback to check on Ruby Mae and finds her wounded and bleeding. Christy manages to get Ruby Mae onto the horse and takes her to the nearby Spencer cabin. Not knowing his daughter is there, Ruby’s father shows up to greet the Spencers, just as Ruby Mae is coming around. He gives her a special gift to remember both this Christmas and her mother and promises to be a better father to her.This lovely story of renewal of relationships assures young children of how much God cares for all his children, and shows them the true meaning of Christmas. Read Less