Geronimo Stilton receives a crystal figurine of a boat as a gift from his crush Petunia Pretty Paws, and when he discovers a mysterious message inside the gift asking for help in Italy, he immediately travels to Venice to save the day.
Olivia cannot wait to surprise Ian with the perfect gift on Christmas morning, but since Ian likes to peek at his presents, Olivia must find the perfect hiding place.
Excited about his new dog, Henry does not even open the gift from his pet duck, Spot, who, feeling left out, packs a bag and goes away, only to be caught in a storm.
Concerned that Santa will not be able to find them aboard the Sea Rat, Pete and the other pirate kids plot a course to the North Pole, where the ship gets stuck in a sheet of ice.