Renee Oelrich

A heartwarming tale set in Frecklopia follows Smidgeon, a leopard, and her friends as they prepare for their first Christmas together. Despite a threatening sandstorm, their holiday spirit and teamwork help them overcome challenges and celebrate with gratitude and joy.

Smidgeon, a leopard from Nigeria, decides to celebrate Christmas in Frecklopia with friends she met on her journey, including Patches a giraffe from Chad and Pocky, a hyena from Kenya, and inviting others she met in Spain and France.

Smidgeon, Patches, and Pocky expand their huts, gather natural decorations like vines, berries, and holly, and plan to decorate a pine tree with pinecones crafted by the twin Bambis.

Mr. Motely warns of a dangerous sandstorm approaching from the Atlantic Ocean, potentially delaying or endangering the arriving guest.

The storm hits Morocco as Commander Quickles and the Fiddlemites, along with Flaws and Char, struggle through harsh desert conditions, taking cover and pushing forward despite exhaustion and danger.

Mr. Motely finds the exhausted Commander Quickles near the forest edge. With Smidgeon’s help, they prepare supplies and enlist Fleck, a large albino golden eagle, to search for the lost friends in the storm.

Fleck finds Flaws and Char, shelters them with his wings, provides water and berries, and guides them toward safety despite the ongoing storm.

Back at the hospital, Commander Quickles recovers while Pocky prepares to help retreive Flaws and Char. Eventually, Flaws and Char arrive safely at the forest edge, though Char is injured and taken to the Frecklopian Hospital.

The group enjoys a festive dinner with music, decorated pinecones, and a special angel ornament, celebrating friendship and bravery, including Fleck’s heroic efforts despite his injury.