Jack does not think that he will enjoy the cold and snow of Christmas at his grandfather's house, but then he is delighted when Grandfather brings three chickadees inside and they become living decorations for the Christmas tree.
Alfredito cannot wait for his first plane ride, which will take him and his family home to El Salvador for Christmas, and his excitement and joy help him discover the true meaning of the holiday season.
Clement Clarke Moore's well-known poem The night before Christmas and Saviour Pirotta's adaptation of The nutcracker, in a book with picture windows that change as the pages are turned.
As Elizabeth decorates her Christmas tree along with her friends Harry Dog, Alice Rabbit, and Hilary Cat, she realizes they do not have a star for the top.