A little boy named Claus worries that he is different from other kids: he has a loud jolly laugh, he likes to wear red all the time, and his favorite hangout is the workshop with his grandmother. His grandmother tells him his differences make him special. When a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas, Claus learns just how special he really is.

An Inuit child learns that her mother's love is unconditional when she disobeys and journeys across the Arctic, from village to ice floe, in search of her puppy.

While fishing with their mother two boys discover that she loves them equally but in different ways that acknowledge their unique qualities.

When school is cancelled because of snow, Robby and his family enjoy the day together.

A little girl and her grandmother have a rollicking good time during a sleepover.

Henry and Ruby are best friends forever, even though they do not always get along.

Sailor Old Robert lives a solitary existence until some performing cats come into his life.

"Over the course of eighty years a spruce tree grows, along with the little boy who first selected it at a tree farm. At the end of its life, the tree is chosen to be the centerpiece of a city's holiday celebration"--

A Hawaiian grandmother tells her granddaughter a favorite story about how much she loves her. Includes a glossary with definitions and explanations of Hawaiian words and customs.

"Using the window as her stage, Gramma uses the things in her basket to create a wonderful parade of shadow animals."--