When he is called to the principal's office, George hurries to explain that other people were to blame for the many things that went wrong during the day, from his late arrival to the escape of some mice.

When she receives a valentine from a secret admirer, Louanne Pig tries to find out who sent it.

AFter having his lunch repeatedly stolen by a bully twice his size, Loudmouth George and his friend Harriet teach the bully a lesson he'll never forget.

A frog explains how smiling is a great way to get through life's ups and downs.

Harriet decides that her little brother Walt isn't as big a pest as she once thought he was.

Harriet overcomes her stage fright and dances successfully and proudly at her ballet recital.

George tries to trick his brothers into doing his chores for him so that he can go to the movies with his friend, but things do not turn out exactly the way he wants them to.

By admiring her finer points and showing that she can take care of herself and have fun even when there's no one else around, a charming pig proves the best friend you can have is yourself.

Simple text and illustrations show young readers how doing small things such as hugging someone, playing until nightfall, waving to neighbors, and staying calm can bring happiness into their daily lives.

George brags, procrastinates, and offers excuses instead of training for the big race--much to his later embarrassment.