A grandmother sews a soft rag doll for her young visitor after the child’s favorite china doll is broken, and the new doll becomes a comforting companion. The narrative alternates between the child’s anxious waiting and the doll’s own small adventures away from home, including a trainlike journey, snowy outings, and meetings with other children. Episodes build toward a family Christmas filled with a party, neighborhood generosity, and surprising gifts, showing how ordinary events and friendships and a spirited imagination combine to create a very happy holiday for the child.