In The Gift of the Magi, a young married couple short on funds faces the challenge of buying Christmas gifts for each other. The wife's prized possession is her knee-length luxurious brown hair; the husband's, a fine gold watch that belonged to his father and grandfather. In order to purchase a gift for the other that is worthy of the holiday and of their love for each other, they each wrestle with a difficult choice. The story's sentimentality and...

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

Children describe the gifts that they have received from relatives around the world.

Everyone in Morris's family is pleased with his Christmas present except Morris.

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

Little Critter's Christmas gift for his teacher, Miss Kitty, seems perfect until Blue sinks his teeth into it.

Rosa has difficulty choosing a special birthday present to buy with the coins her mother and grandmother have saved, until she hears a man playing beautiful music on an accordion.

While his older brother Ricky mixes cake for their mother's birthday, seven-year-old Joel plans to make an unusual present that involves flies, popsicle sticks, and a camcorder.

Two girls' stories entwine at Christmas as each must choose a special gift for someone very important.