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.

A mother and her young daughter reflect on the daughter's growing up, including her infancy, potty training, and starting school.

A young girl realizes that, although there are many things to be afraid of in the world, there is even more to look forward to.

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

Henry likes everything about kindergarten except show-and-tell, but with the help of his teacher and his pet lizard he is able to overcome his fear.

Henry the mouse likes everything about first grade except reading, but with some extra help at school and home, he is delightfully surprised.