Chronicles a succession of animals who are in need of help; when each succeeding animal refuses to help, he then becomes in need of help.

Chester the pig wants to be more than just something to eat, and sets his heart on being a star in the circus, but it takes a lot of adventuring for him to discover his true talent.

Eleanor the elephant, a retired circus star, finds a new career as the resident artist in the city zoo.

The Wumps live simply until the Pollutians from the planet Pollutus come and pollute the Wump's environment.

Prewitt the wild peacock is not happy with his tail.

The gnats who irritate the other animals turn out to be a blessing.

The adventures of Droofus the dragon when he gets separated from his family.

The story of an old car and the cat who "owned" it.

Bruce, a bear bully, never picks on anyone his own size until he is diminished in more ways than one by a small but very independent witch.

Hubert the lion is too proud of his mane.