When the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place, capturing the antics of a preschooler's temper tantrum.

Needing to brush his teeth, a bus driver asks the reader to make sure that the pigeon goes to bed on time--but the bird has many excuses about why it should stay awake.

Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they come to realize that they lack the most important thing of all.

Gerald the elephant is certain that he cannot dance but his friend Piggie convinces him to try.

Gerald must decide if he should share his ice cream before it's too late.

Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.

Cat the Cat's animal friends make many different sounds.

Gerald is tired and cranky and wants to take a nap, but Piggie is not helping.

When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald, the elephant decides he must be honest in his response.