Sam lives on Trotter street. So does Mrs. Dean. The kids call her Mars mean. Mrs. Dean leaves at Christmas to see her son and his family. It begins to snow, so Sam and her friends make a snow lady. They think it looks like Mrs., Dean. Barney makes rocks that spells out Mrs. Mean. Mrs.. Dean comes home early. Sam feels sad about the rocks spelling mean instead of Dean. She tries to go out and take the rocks away, but her mom catches her and sends her to bed. Sam cant sleep that night because she dreams of the rocks and Mrs. Dean. The next morning is Christmas and Sam comes down to see it rained and the rocks moved from the water. Sam goes and kicks them further so it doesn't show the words .Sam is relieved.
Ages 2-5
Source -From the book Tales of Totter Street. Pierce College library