Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny

On a sun-soaked Florida beach, Santa Claus finds his sleigh mired in sand just days before Christmas Eve. Desperate, he telepathically calls for help from nearby children, who rally with an array of animals, including a pet sheep, to free the sleigh. Despite their efforts, nothing works, and the kids fear a giftless Christmas. To lift their spirits, Santa recounts the tale of Thumbellina, a tiny girl no bigger than a clothespin. Lost in a wintry forest, she seeks shelter with Mrs. Mole, only to spurn the affections of Mr. Digger. When spring arrives, Thumbellina flees, leaving her saviors heartbroken. As the story ends, a siren blares -- the Ice Cream Bunny rolls up in an antique fire engine to rescue Santa and save Christmas.