On a snowy ranch in the hills excitement fills the air. From the littlest to the largest, everyone can feel it. Everyone, that is, except Buttons. He’s missing his summertime adventures with his friends. With drifts of new snow, Buttons will have to wait for Spring to have more fun. But there’s something going on while Buttons is sleeping. The barn is stirring. Soon Buttons will discover the greatest gift of all: friendship.

  • 978-1-989248-43-0  (Paperback)
  • 978-1-989248-46-1 (Hardcover)
  • 978-1-989248-44-7  (E-Book) 
  • 978-1-989248-45-4 (Audio)

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5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 9 reviews)

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A heartwarming barnyard tale!

December 21, 2025

What a Beautiful story set to rhyme! Each animal so beautifully illustrated! Shaggy and Norman made me laugh! I had to go back and hunt for pine cones! That was fun! Can’t wait to share with my nieces.

Tamar Mills

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A Beautiful Book

December 12, 2025

This is a beautiful book. I gave a copy to neighbours for their young children to enjoy before Christmas.

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Ruth Marie

It shows love.

September 5, 2025

I liked the picture of the cat with the hearts because is shows love.

Ari C. (Age 4) Calgary, AB

So Cute!

August 31, 2025

Any book that has a rhyme is a go-to book in our house.  This book is so cute, the illustrations are realistic; yet enjoyable for both me and our five year old son.

Tanis S. (Mom) Cochrane, AB

Love It!

August 31, 2025

I love this one. The illustrations are amazing!!!! 

Lori S. (Grandmother) – Edmonton, AB

An excellent book

August 28, 2025

Ann Edall-Robson’s Christmas story is an excellent book to help your little one’s

learn their animals and a bit older children can read it to their younger siblings.

The artwork is so true to life that you want to pet all the animals.

Sue Spitulnik ~ President, Lilac City Rochester Writers, Rochester, New York

I liked the animals.

August 28, 2025

I liked the animals. I didn’t like Wise One because he wasn’t an animal and I like the animals. But I know he was there because he needed to close the door.

Baillie M. (Age 5 1/2) White Rock, B.C.

Fabulous

August 28, 2025

The illustrations are fabulous. Leslie A. (Grandmother) Osoyoos, B.C.

Leslie A. (Grandmother) Osoyoos, B.C.

It’s Cool

August 16, 2025

It’s about farm animals and Christmas. It’s cool. I like the part where the kitty comes down from the loft.

Chelsea S. (Age 7) Grand Forks, B. C.

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