This is a true story set in South Bend, Indiana in the Christmas time of year. It is about Topper cockatiel and Toy, the baby cockatiel and their adventures in a family home. The story took place in the fall season of 1980. Anyone that has birds as pets can relate to this story.

There are 22 illustrations for children placed in this story. This is just the beginning of the pet stories by the author. Real life is sometimes more interesting than fiction. The author hopes all people who love cockatiels as pets will enjoy this tender story. It was given a PetSmart essay award, for one of the best Christmas time stories ever written.