A heartwarming story about a little boy named Carl and his little brother Alex. They've been saving their money, and they're looking forward to shopping with Mom at their favorite store. During breakfast Carl talks nonstop about the toy department. But then Dad gets sick and Mom has to cancel their shopping trip. While the boys wait for Grandma to arrive there is a scary thunderstorm. Terrified, the boys run into Carl's closet where their lively imaginations carry them into a delightful world of toys and fun