"Little v has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as violets, a veil, and lots of velvet valentines."--Provided by publisher.

Word Bird puts words about Halloween in his word house, introducing such words as "witches," "costumes," and "masks."

Word Bird puts words about Thanksgiving in his word house--Pilgrims, Indian corn, pumpkin pie, and others.

In trying to guess what special day it is, Mousekin mentions several popular holidays and the ways in which they are celebrated, before she finally realizes it is her birthday.

Word Bird makes a Valentine Word House, in which he puts special words related to that season. Illustrations help the reader define the words introduced.