A gay January to December journey encompassing that period of time which means the universe and infinity to any four-year- old. At the first of the year Timothy receives a present of a jingling harness for his sled from the people whose bundles he has carried; there are mumps to be dealt with on Valentine's Day, sand castles to build in July, a wonderful fifth birthday to be had in August, and, four months later, a brand new puppy for Christmas. A pleasant dozen of realized anticipations.