A Whale of a Surprise

When Jody’s daughter shakes Grandma’s wrapped present and hears it rattle, Jody braces for the worst—a noisy, musical toy destined to fill the house with endless jingles.

Weeks of dread follow as she imagines the irritation to come and even contemplates ways to keep the gift hidden.

But when Christmas morning arrives, the moment of truth delivers far more than Jody expects. The package holds not just a toy, but a surprise that ripples through the entire family—transforming annoyance into excitement and rekindling the true magic of the season.

A Whale of a Surprise is a short holiday themed story by Bonnie Elizabeth