Relates the boyhood of Santa Claus and how he got into the "present business.".
Betsy and her fourth-grade friends discover football.
Betsy and Billy, now in the third grade, continue to have many good times both in and out of school.
Eddie, Anne Patricia, and his goat Gardenia have much excitement with the fire engine his father buys for him.
Betsy experiences an interesting first year in school and looks forward to summer vacation at her grandfather's farm.