This is an imaginative story about a boy and his beloved dog, who was born with an unfortunate handicap. But because this boy believed deeply in miracles, an amazing thing happened at Christmas time. Written in a humorous, evocative narrative poetic style, it is sure to capture the fancy of any boy or girl who has ever loved a pet. In keeping with the author's desire to stimulate the child's imagination, she has left alternate pages blank for the reader to use to do his or her own illustrations.