Jay Kelly and his sister Leesa send a shoebox full of toys and supplies, and one small miracle, to the Vacek family in war-torn Bosnia.

What could a person give to a child who has lost everything? The answer is--a shoe box. An organization called "Samaritan's Purse" has a project called "Operation Christmas Child." Samaritan's Purse collects shoe boxes filled with toys and other items, and they distribute those boxes all over the world to children who are either very poor or who have lived through tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, or other tragedies. For the children receiving the shoeboxes, it might be the only Christmas present they'll receive. If you have some time and a desire to fill a shoe box with toys, books, and other items that children love, you can be a blessing to a child somewhere in the world. I know a woman who has been a blessing to many. This book is about that lady.

The pink slippers on the wall catch her eye. “Those are the most beautiful shoes I’ve seen in all my life.” Down at the corner of Magnolia and Vine, you’ll find the shop of Shoebox Sam--where old shoes become like new again and anyone in need finds a friend. Delia and Jessie spend Saturdays with Shoebox Sam, helping him with customers, rich and poor. They learn about giving and caring, loving and sharing. Then one day, when a customer notices a prized pair of shoes, they uncover their greatest lesson of all.

Six-year old Timmy, who lives in a foster home, has anold shoe box in which he keeps his treasures. When he plays a wise man in his church's Christmas program, he presents the box to the baby, Jesus.