Overview

On a snowy Christmas Eve, an old woman, a weary young woodcutter, and a runaway dog share a story that reveals how even the hardest heart can hold a hidden miracle. Granny's unforgettable tale tells of a hateful mountain man shaped by deep pain-whose final act shows that redemption can come quietly, and courage can be found where it's least expected. This Appalachian Christmas story reminds us that no one is ever beyond hope and that true blessings often come from the most unexpected places.

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9781931079686

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""Miracle on the Mountain: An Appalachian Christmas's warm picture book holds lessons from the experience of a terrible accident, a snowy mountain, and children who become lost in more ways than one. Gail Heath's warm, evocative holiday story embraces all kinds of themes, from survival and Christmas Eve miracles to the kinds of connections between strangers and family that evolve new opportunities for kindness and warmth. Adults choosing Miracle on the Mountain An Appalachian Christmas as a read-aloud for cold winter nights during the holiday season will find it can engage the entire family (not just young picture book listeners) with its lovely, detailed story of fear, courage, belief, and overcoming adversity. Libraries that pick Miracle on the Mountain An Appalachian Christmas for their holiday features will want to highly recommend this book for family engagement and to Christian readers interested in compelling stories of courage and engagement. Embellished by Sviatoslav's bright illustrations and Heath's vision of hope in the possibility of a miraculous event, Miracle on the Mountain An Appalachian Christmas radiates warmth and connection at a perfect time of year."" -D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review ""This inspiring book shines as a testament to the power of unwavering faith, exposing how divine grace reveals itself in everyday lives."" -Joni Franks, Author/Illustrator of The Corky Tails book series ""Reading this story was like sitting beside my own Appalachian granny's wood stove, listening to her tell stories-warm, wise, and unforgettable."" -Ed E. Campbell, counselor and justice advocate with deep Appalachian roots ""Miracle on the Mountain: An Appalachian Christmas by Gail Heath expresses the spirit of Christmas through a fresh perspective. Its message isn't confined to one set of beliefs. Friendship, understanding, and sacrifice may be protected by people in ways we don't always understand, but even at times when we've given up hope a surprise may just remind us that miracles do happen, sometimes where we least expect."" -Chanticleer Book Reviews

Author Information

Gail Heath is the author and illustrator of several children's books, including the Accelerated Reader title ""Inside Me, Sometimes"". Growing up as the daughter of a U.S. Air Force officer, she lived all over the world-from Japan, Germany, and France and many U.S. cities and states -always with a story in her heart and a book in her hands.A lifelong educator with degrees from Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, Gail's work has appeared in magazines, anthologies, and newspapers. She has received the Will Rogers Silver Medallion Award and a Santa Barbara Writers Conference Award.Through her stories, Gail hopes to inspire young readers to be curious, kind, and confident while celebrating the beauty of diversity. Illustrator Barabash Sviatoslav was born in Kovel, Ukraine, and discovered his passion for drawing at sixteen. He trained at Odessa Art College and the National Academy of Painting in Kyiv, completing fourteen years of study. A member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine, he has exhibited widely. Inspired by his grandfather, Alexander Manelyuk, a graphic designer, Sviatoslav's work combines traditional painting with digital art to create vibrant, textured illustrations. For Miracle on the Mountain: An Appalachian Christmas, he captured the story's warmth and timeless mountain spirit.

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