Relates what happens at Mrs. Meadow's house when it is isolated by a snowstorm. Illustrations introduce the basic principles of new math.
While going for a walk, Gus meets Mouse and invites him to spend the winter at his house. But when the family comes back the following summer, Mouse tries to drive them away.
When Petey the puppy decides that he wants a boy for Christmas, he discovers that he must go out and find one on his own.
A tale about a silly puppy who believes he is a cat.
Gus, the Christmas ghost, tries to help unfriendly Mr. Frizzel have a happy Christmas Eve.