They Came to the Manger - Heart-Warming Christmas Tales of Creatures Great & Small (Hardcover)

From the miracle at the manger in long ago Bethlehem, animals have long been associated with the Christmas story and with the joys of the season. "Guideposts" editors have collected more than 30 stories that will make you laugh, cry, smile, marvel, and remember each and every creature. Here are some of the stories included in this very special collection: a woman finds comfort and solace with her barnyard friends as she spends her first Christmas separated from her husband; a young army private and his buddies are miraculously saved by a mysterious horse during the Battle of the Bulge; a woman fearful of swimming is befriended by dolphins; and, even an Iguana named Igabella has the power to bring warmth and love to a family beset by personal tragedy. This is the perfect gift for any animal lover!