This sweet story about a pony and a boy captures the sweet longing of loving something that is just out of reach...or is it? When Matthew starts riding the pony, Pickles, in his weekly lesson, the two become best friends. Matthew is devastated when he learns that Pickles is for sale. He knows his parents will never buy him a pony. What will he do without Pickles? More importantly, what will Pickles do without him? Matthew has to make sure that Pickles gets all the love he deserves. This story of family, friendship, sacrifice and a Christmas surprise is a holiday story that families will read again and again.