Although Ann Estelle focuses on her wish list as Christmas approaches, her best memories have little to do with the presents she receives.

Ann Estelle is so busy creating the most beautiful Valentine mailbox in class, she forgets to make cards for her classmates. Making the best valentine box ever for her favorite holiday is Ann Estelle's newest school project. It will have glitter, lace, feathers, and even wheels! There's just one thing that Ann Estelle has forgotten -- what could that be?

When Ann Estelle and her friend Michael go trick-or-treating and approach a big scary house, they both learn that courage means also being afraid.