Jose and his family have moved from Puerto Rico to the U.S. (it sounds a lot like New York City).  It’s right before Christmas and it just isn’t the same as it was back home.  Now they live in a too tiny of an apartment with grouchy neighbors in a neighborhood teeming with immigrants.  Jose’s father must go to the pizza place in order to use their oven to cook a roast.  After it is done, the mouth-watering aroma attracts all those grouchy neighbors’ attention as they carry it back home.  They all tell Jose’s father that they are alone for Christmas and they get invited to share with Jose’s family.  Everyone brings something.  Because they aren’t alone for the holidays, spirits rise, and everyone has a good time–a miracle!  The illustrations are bright and vivid and full of the energy found in NYC.