T.J. is a big brother determined to make his little sister Maria's first Christmas an unforgettable one. But when T.J. isn't able to tell Santa about the perfect gift for his sister before Christmas Eve, he has to think fast to make sure it gets under the tree in time. Can T.J. make Maria's Christmas wish come true? Little Sister's First Christmas is the story of a big brother with a big heart...and a big yellow hippo. Bob Connally is a writer from Seattle, Washington. Hippos are his favorite animal.