Annabelle's Wish Christmas Little Golden Book First Edition 1997

Annabelle's Wish, adapted by Mary Korman from the animated film of the same name, and illustrated by Alan Nowell and Associates.  Based on a short story by Dan Henderson. A Little Golden Book, published by Golden Press, Western Publishing Co, Racine WI. Printed in the USA in 1997. Hardcover book, 24 pages. First Edition. Synopsis: The 1997 Little Golden Book "Annabelle's Wish," based on the animated film of the same name, tells the story of a calf named Annabelle who is born on Christmas Eve. On that night, Santa Claus visits the farm, and all the animals are magically given the ability to speak for one day. Annabelle, upon seeing Santa's flying reindeer, makes a wish that she could one day fly and join them. Annabelle becomes the Christmas present for a young boy named Billy, who lives on the farm with his grandfather. Billy has been mute since a fire that took the lives of his parents. Annabelle and Billy become fast friends, and over the course of the next year, their bond grows. As