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Muriel the duck visits all of her friends on her birthday to invite them to a party.

Ivy loves to give presents, and although they are not always appropriate, they are always given with enthusiasm and generosity.

When Katie draws Andrew's name in the first-grade Christmas gift exchange, she decides not to give him a present because he has said mean things about her reindeer sweater.

Intimidated and dejected by the other animals' stories about the important gifts brought by their ancestors to the stable where Jesus was born, Pippin the pig performs an act of kindness and discovers the true meaning of Christmas giving.

Hello Kitty tries to think of just the right gift for her special friend, one that includes all the things she and her friends like.

Julian is only pretending to believe in Father Christmas for one more year to please his parents, until he discovers a very special present under the Christmas tree.

When Gertie Gorilla gets muddy on her way to Godfrey Goat's birthday party, her gazelle friends suggest she clean up in a nearby brook but worry what will happen to her grubby gift.

With Father away serving in the Civil War, Marmee and her girls try to have a cheery Christmas.

"Dragon has a merry time in the Christmas season, decorating a tree outdoors, making a chocolate candy wreath, and sharing his Christmas gifts with those in need"--Provided by publisher.

Introducing Nate Gadol, a new larger-than-life holiday hero who brings Hanukkah wonder and generosity to all those in need. He is a generous spirit whose magic can make things last exactly as long an they're needed. When the Glaser family immigrates to the United States, their first Hanukkah looks like it will be a meager one. And their neighbors are struggling too, with money scarce and Christmas around the corner. Even Santa's spirits are running...