Doug Barnes, a junior high student in Asquont, New York, in 1960, tells about a memorable Christmas Eve on which the beloved family pet died, his dad got a flat tire, the church ceiling fell down, and a stray dog adopted his sister.
Foster child Min Randall has never felt accepted by the families that have taken her in, and when her latest foster mother returns her to the social worker just before Christmas, Min fears her holiday will be ruined, until a kind doctor takes her home for the holiday and teaches Min about the true meaning of Christmas and love.
Luther and Nora Krank decide to opt out of Christmas, choosing instead to set sail on a Caribbean cruise on December 25, but they learn there are consequences to pay for trying to ignore the holiday frenzy.
A spunky mouse with an active imagination is determined to get the latest electronic gadget for Christmas even if she has to outfox Santa himself to get it.
In the sometimes hectic days before Christmas, Emily's family appreciates her gifts of caring, sharing, helping, smiling, and loving. Includes a note for parents on how to encourage good manners during the holiday season.
When nine-year-old Mary Margaret tells everyone at school her name is Mary Margaret Mary, she discovers that the problems lying causes makes life too complicated, especially with Christmas coming.
