
By Patricia MacLachlan, Micha Archer (Illustrator)
Two horses spread light on New Year's Eve, bridging past and future.
On New Year's Eve, as snow blankets the town, two black horses prepare for a special journey. Their sled jingles through the night, spreading light and warmth to neighbors. As they bid farewell to the old year, they welcome the dawn of a new beginning. What stories and memories will they carry into the future? This enchanting tale of community and hope invites readers to reflect on the past while embracing the promise of tomorrow.
From Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes a cozy picture book of love, light, and community during New Year’s and taking the past with us as we step into the future, brought to life with tender and intricate cut paper illustrations. On the very last evening before the new year, when the snow is falling soft and thick, two black horses wait for the jingle of their sled. As they ride about town, they will spread light to their beloved neighbors, bidding farewell to the last night–and saying hello to the first morning.
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