The story begins in August with the celebration of 5 year-old Nell’s birthday.  ”  ‘ When will my birthday come back?’

‘ The holidays,’ said Mom, ‘will help you keep track.

There’s one every month, except sometimes there’s two.

They’ll help pass the time between birthdays for you!’   ”

Each month is signaled to the reader by a little flag inset on the page. The story told in rhyme tells of an activity Nell associates with the holiday.

September – Labor Day, October- Halloween, November – Thanksgiving, December – Christmas, January- New Year’s, February – Valentine’s Day, March Saint Patrick’s Day, April – Easter, May – Mother’s Day & Memorial Day, June Father’s Day,  July – 4th of July, and back to Nell’s birthday in August followed shortly by a Monday barbecue (Labor Day).