Toby's Miracle

The story of "Toby’s Miracle" written by Patricia Clark is all about a stuffed red donkey named Toby, who dreams of becoming a fancy carousel horse. Toby lives in an amusement park where he feels out of place until a little girl named Josie wins him in an arcade game. Josie’s love for Toby transforms him into feeling as though he was human. The story explores topics of love, religion, and resilience as Josie, her own family, and Toby face demanding situations, such as Josie's mother's cancer and Toby's personal near destruction at Nana’s horse ranch. With prayer and resolution, Josie and her family triumph over adversity.Toby learns that his actual purpose is to deliver comfort and companionship to Josie. This heartfelt tale emphasizes the power of faith and the splendor of dreams coming real in amazing ways.