Beth's wonder-winter : A story

Beth is an eleven‑year‑old with a vivid imagination and a habit of finding wonder wherever she looks. When a torn apron sends her to Aunt Rebecca’s kitchen, she explains that she’s been up in the old apple tree, playing “Watchman” and dreaming of far‑off lands. Her quiet obedience hides a restless spirit, and the simple chores of farm life quickly give way to playful adventures that spill across the countryside.

As winter settles over the valley, Beth’s world brightens with secret friends, a mysterious “fairy‑land” she discovers, and unexpected journeys on horseback and train. Along the way she meets a kindly hospital nurse, a troupe of traveling entertainers, and even a jolly visitor who brings jingles to the frosty night. Each chapter adds a new step to her wonder‑winter, inviting listeners to share the delight of a girl whose heart is as big as the snow‑covered hills she explores.