Lloyd Sherman is an adorable little girl who bears the nickname "The Little Colonel" because of resemblance to her grandfather and army veteran "The Old Colonel." When she comes back home from the boarding school, she is brought down by a flu and unable to enjoy her time at home. Comes Christmas time, even though she is not fully recovered, The Little Colonel refuses to obey nurse's orders and decides to take pleasure in Christmas festivities.

Annie F. Johnston (1863–1931) was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular The Little Colonel series. Books from the series were the basis for the film "The Little Colonel" with Shirley Temple.