Josefina, a brown china cow quietly sits upon the fireplace mantel in the small house of the woman who has loved and cared for her since Josefina arrived in a gift box, on Christmas long ago. Cat, a tiny ceramic Siamese feline, joins Josefina on the mantel one happy Christmas, some time later. Together, they observe the woman as she lovingly raises a family, watch the children grow up and move away, only to return at Christmas. Then one dark and snowy holiday season, no one comes. Not even the woman. What happens next will test not only the patience and endurance of the two friends, but their strength of heart and spirit.

A rhyming picture book for 2-8 year olds, their parents and grandparents.This book explores the incredible imagination of a boy. He imagines that his toy mouse comes alive to help him solve the problem of eating his peas and cheese. Little sister, not wanting to be left out of the fun, gleefully jumps in. Their understanding grandmother is inspired to play along, until the boy's resourcefulness and creativity get totally out of hand and his fun fantasy runs wild.

Gigi notices Grandma sometimes forgets, but she learns to help by giving Grandma clues to trigger her memory. Their bond is strong and they can still spend a silly and fun filled day together, despite a few bumps in the road. Grandma can't remember, but it isn't her fault. That's why Gigi will remember for her. Gigi shows children they can still engage in normal activities with their loved ones who have become forgetful and parents are given a platform to discuss these changes in an age appropriate manner.