As Nick does last-minute Christmas shopping, he sees several Santas and overhears one retelling the legend of Saint Nicholas, which he takes to heart as he examines his own attitudes towards gift-giving.
Molly and her mom do not always have enough food, so when they visit their local food pantry Molly sees her classmate Caitlin who is embarrassed to be there, so Molly helps Caitlin realize everyone needs help sometimes.
Molly and her mom do not always have enough food, so when they visit their local food pantry Molly she sees her classmate Caitlin who is embarrassed to be there, so Molly helps Caitlin realize everyone needs help sometimes.
"When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit"--Provided by publisher.
"Squirrel and Hare are finishing preparations on Christmas Eve when Mouse, seeking a last-minute gift, finds a sick swallow, and by helping her the friends find the true spirit of Christmas"--Provided by publisher.
When Beaver suffers from the sun without his hat, Squirrel is hungry, and Bear is thirsty, Little Duck is quick to help and to give his friends what they need from what he has, until he finds himself alone and needing help.
Sisters Rosa and Blanca are so kind, thoughtful, and generous--and such good gardeners--that their Mam? who lives between the two winds up with a great deal of corn, tomatoes, and red hot chiles.
