A young boy whose father is serving overseas during World War II struggles to overcome his fears, especially his fear of the horses that pull trade wagons through his neighborhood, as he works odd jobs for money to buy his father a birthday present.
When Moosha gets stuck in the space meant for the Christmas tree, the cow family is sad until Dale, a baby calf, shows them how to make the best of the situation.
Fuzz, a possum who likes big excitement, convinces his friend Cork, a muskrat who prefers safer adventures, to go on a snowy exploration, which leads the friends into a situation the reveals the truth about their bravery.
