The jungle animals try to share their excitement over Christmas with Jim Panzee, but he feels too grumpy to appreciate their efforts.

A young chimp describes a variety of emotions he experiences.

"On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What's that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA? And the smell? PEE-YEW! "Don't be scared," they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned"-- Provided by publisher.

Two mischievous monkeys make all kinds of noise.

Willy the chimpanzee loves to play soccer, but he is never picked for a team until a stranger gives him some shoes that he is certain are magic.

"Jim has been asked to egg-sit, but he wants to have fun with his friends. Is there a way he can do both?"-- Page 4 of cover.

Jim Panzee learns that too much of anything, including having fun, has its downsides.

Arthur the chimpanzee is determined to be the best all-around gymnast at his gymnastics birthday party.

Arthur decides to sell his old toys but is reluctant to part with his old bear.

A four-year-old boy finds it hard to believe that a baby is growing inside Mama's belly.