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The trucks speculate about what could be inside a beautifully wrapped gift box.

When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.

Although it takes her some time, Charity thinks of the perfect Mother's Day gift for her busy mother.

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.

Ellie's love for Miss Maggie, her babysitter, helps her find a way to give Miss Maggie the best birthday present ever.

"Cat wants off Santa's naughty list and makes several valiant attempts, but this 'being nice' business is trickier than he thought"--

Mike is so eager to open his Christmas gifts that he convinces his older sister, Pam, to unwap and play with them in advance, but when Christmas morning arrives they are unhappy about what they have done.

"Bobby and Bella are twins and the best of friends. There's nothing they wouldn't do to make each other happy. But what if that meant giving up something they love? A holiday tale about giving, receiving, family, and friendship"--Back cover.

Marco Flamingo celebrates his birthday at home with friends such as Whale and Dolphin but his birthday wish for adventure is fulfilled by Elephant's invitation to spend a day with him in the jungle.