Beth wishes she were more like Molly, who doesn't mind if boys hide dead bugs in her desk, and who tells big kids to get lost if they tease her. Beth is flattered when Molly invites her to stay overnight at her house in the country; when the girls get lost, Beth is the one who gets them home.
In Sofie's family's bakery, Christmas Eve is the busiest day of the year. But as a mass of wool-wrapped shoppers come into the shop, Sofie is nervous about helping out behind the counter for the first time. In this tasty holiday story, Sofie conquers her stage fright, takes a step forward toward independence, and contributes to the family business in a very real way. Recipes are included.