A young girl, Snowflower, lives in a cottage with her grandmother, Dame Frostyface, who goes away on a journey leaving her chair as company. Every night the old chair brings Snowflower comfort by telling amazing stories. One day it takes her to the royal palace of King Winwealth. There the chair"s tales reform the corrupt court, cheer its unhappy king and bring reward to Snowflower. The unforgettable tales include: The Christmas Cuckoo, The Greedy Shepherd, Childe Charity , and Sour and Civil .