In this adaptation of a traditional folktale a dog, duck, and chick refuse to help a pig prepare a turnip pie but nevertheless expect to eat it when it's ready.
When helpful Hilda decides to move in to take care of the grouchy Dr. Weinerstein, a mad scientist, his efforts to get rid of her have unexpected results.
Ruthie is sent to spend the day with her Aunt Juanita who is about to have a baby, and does a great job running errands for her aunt until she is distracted by a litter of new kittens at the store.