helpfulness

When Angela Throgmorton decides that Old Tom is now big enough to help around the house, he has other ideas.

Herman the helpful octopus is always willing to assist anyone who needs his help--old or young, friend or enemy.

Describes friendliness as the virtue of being kind and helpful and suggests ways in which friendliness can be shown.

Makayla, afraid of bugs, backs away from her obviously needy neighbor who is planting a garden in memory of her cat, Furgus, who died over the weekend, but when she makes herself think about what it means to be caring, Makayla overcomes her fears and offers help and hugs.

Little Pig has a present for Big Pig but can't seem to get it wrapped without entangling himself and all his animal friends in paper and sticky tape.

Gwen learns that being a good sport means helping people on your team whether it is for soccer or the spelling bee.

Martin Bridge and his friends get ready for the science fair, but a classmate refuses to do his part; and Martin gets advice from a grouchy old aunt and learns the importance of helping others.

Plinka has a surprise for her sister Tinka when Tinka refuses to help Plinka make a magic brew.

Puffer's habit of telling tall tales almost gets him and his friends in trouble when they refuse to believe his warning that a shark is heading their way.

Mama Bear hopes to teach the cubs to think of others instead of only themselves by having them help an elderly neighbor clean out her attic.