Penny and the Christmas star: "Christmas is the perfect time to encourage your children to give themselves to the Lord. Here is the story that will help them to understand the true meaning of dedication. Like Penny, they will learn from the wise men that the King desires the love of their hearts, their prayers, and their obedience. An interesting object lesson makes a double impact." - Lesson booklet.

How Turea kept Christmas: "Patricia M. St. John has written several "above average" stories. This is one of them, drawn from her own experiences in Morocco where she served as a missionary for many years. In this story, Turea turns her back on Muhammad to serve the living and true God. The price she must pay for witnessing will make a lasting impression on your students. This story may be told in at least two sessions." - Lesson booklet.