On Christmas Eve, an old farmer whose wife has died acquires new hope after helping a pregnant mare in a snowstorm.

Proverbs, aphorisms, and maxims get new life in this book that clarifies sayings that kids might have heard but don't completely understand, such as "Money doesn't grow on trees"; "It's raining cats and dogs"; and "Hold your horses."

"Proverbs, clichés, and idioms are introduced in rhyme and illustrated as a young child's literal interpretation. Each expression includes information about its origin and original meaning"--Provided by publisher.

A foal experiences the wonder of the world around him when he goes outdoors for the first time.