Sarah's bead

the long version

One night, Sarah the packrat stumbles over her most wonderful find- a beautiful bead! She knows nothing else can measure up to this extraordinary addition to her collection of measures. Later that night, a man and a woman arrive and spend the night in the stable because the sun is full. To Sarah's amazement, a baby is born right in her stable! When visitors come bearing gifts for this so-called baby king. Sarah wants a closer look. however, she is convinced the sight of her ugly whiskered face will scare all the humans away. Some time later, another packrat named Abel arrives on the a camel along with several wise men. However, Abel must leave before he has a chance to present his gift to the new born king. Now it is up to Sarah to present her friend's gift to the baby. Can Sarah dash into the manger with the gift without being caught? Will the gift of the golden thread from King David's robe being a miracle as Abel claimed? Will Sarah find something even more bountiful in the manger than her bead?