When an unexpected package containing an accordion arrives, Eugenia Lincoln tries to get rid of the instrument by selling it, destroying it, and giving it away, but nothing works.

A collection of 30 knitted gifts for all levels of knitters, organized by the time it takes to complete them (from less than two hours to more than eight).

"Fifteen-year-old Miriam Horton is the oldest daughter of a Southern Baptist preacher and faith healer. Every summer, the Hortons pack themselves tight in their old minivan and travel through small southern towns for revival season: the time during which Miriam's father holds massive healing services, drawing thousands of people looking to be cured of ailments and disease. This revival season, though, doesn't go as planned, and after one service in...

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

Santa Claus has his own ways of knowing more about children and toys than anyone else in the world.

"Emma is playing ball with her brothers on an unusually warm winter afternoon. But an errant toss from her brother Matt hits her right on the nose! Luckily, it's nothing more serious than a little swelling, but it's enough to make her lose an important modeling job at The Special Day salon. Mona hires "mean girl" Olivia Allen to fill in. Olivia is thrilled, not only for the job, but also for a chance to spread some nasty rumors about Emma. Worst of...

Love Monster is determined to give his best friend, a lovely girl monster, the perfect present on Gift Day, so when he discovers he cannot afford to buy anything special enough, he has an idea to make something instead.

Marvin wants to make a great Christmas present for his parents that will last forever. Marvin was worried about Christmas. What are you giving mom and dad? he asked his big sister, May. I'm making a book of all my stories, said May. I am going to draw pictures to go with each story. It will be a beautiful book. They'll keep it forever. Marvin sighed. Everything May made was nice. Mom and dad would love her book. Marvin could write stories,...

During the last week of school, the students in Mrs. Hartwell's class try to come up with the perfect present for their teacher.

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