A collection of three stories in which a group of animals goes on contruction adventures, building a tree house and a club house, and fixing a hole in the roof of the school's stage.
When eight-year-old Patsy and her younger brother befriend their old neighbor and her many animals, the children help the mysterious lady change her life.
A little girl describes her responsibilities in caring for her home, such as keeping her room clean, watering the flower garden, and getting the newspaper.
Chester has always been in awe of his best friend's accomplishments, but when she becomes ill, he discovers that he is capable of doing amazing things to entertain her while she is bed-ridden.
When Lizzie and Ben discover a homeless lady living in their neighborhood, they must reconcile their desire to help her with their mother's admonition not to talk to strangers.