Zarah's mom's heart is truly very fragile! Lately, it often breaks, and then she spends the whole day sobbing in bed. At first, Zarah sobs along with her. But then, suddenly, mom brings home a strange man, and Zarah becomes furious! After all, Zarah already has a dad. He lives far away in the prairie and rides on buffaloes! So, Zarah teams up with Zottel, the four-pawed pony, to rally the kids from the farm to show the fake dad who’s really in charge. But then everything turns out quite differently... Subtle, profound, and lightly illustrated: Zarah and Zottel, the four-pawed pony, embark on their third unforgettable adventure. Perfect for early independent readers! With many colorful illustrations by Jan Birck.