Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or 'shining wisdom,' refers to herself as 'cat,' 'bird,' and 'cupcake,' as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.

Yoon, a Korean American, is excited to hear about Santa Claus and Christmas at her school, but her family tells her that such things are not part of their Korean tradition.

A young girl eagerly awaits the birth of her baby cousin, while growing more and more confused by the way her relatives answer her questions. When exactly is cousin Gregory going to be born? asks little Iris. Each family member has a different answer to her question. While she's waiting for what seems like forever, Iris thinks about all the exciting things she and her new cousin will someday do together. And given Iris' vibrant imagination, there's no telling what to expect. National Book Award winner Kimberly Willis Holt offers a unique take on some of the traditional and not-so-traditional myths surrounding a baby's arrival, with an extra layer of imagination added by Gabi Swiatkowska's fresh and whimsical paintings.A young girl eagerly awaits the birth of her baby cousin, while growing more and more confused by the way her relatives answer her questions.

Despite the harsh snowstorm on Christmas Eve day, Mary and her friends with the Blue Bird bookmobile are determined to make their route, but when snow levels get too high, they begin to wonder if their little bus will be able to make it back home in time for the Christmas Eve celebrations.