Little Caleb and Anika work for the famous puppeteer. Christmas is coming, and the children are trying hard to surprise their mentor, earn his praise and earn more money. But the master is always dissatisfied and pays mere pennies for the work. And for the holiday, incredibly beautiful toys are brought to the town, for which a real battle takes place right in the store. It is then that Caleb learns the main secret of his teacher, and at the same time understands something about himself and his family. This story will be interesting to those who are not confident in their abilities and doubt the chosen path.