On a bustling morning in Happy County the animal residents take to their vehicles where they learn about traffic signs and how to catch playful porcupines.

"Loud and in-charge Big Duck, quiet and clever Little Duck, and friendly and gentle Porcupine are back in another charming trio of stories"--

Butterfly wakes up while Porcupine is having breakfast, and Porcupine tries to explain what it means to be nocturnal and Butterfly considers the advantages of a nighttime life while trying to get back to sleep.

"It's the holiday season and everyone is celebrating. Everyone except Annie. She's seen her friends' funny looks and heard their whispers behind her back: 'Annie doesn't celebrate anything.' 'Not Christmas, not Hanukkah. Nothing.' 'No presents at all.' 'No presents? On purpose?' 'Her family is so weird.' It isn't Annie's fault her family doesn't celebrate any holiday. But are her friends right? Is her family weird?"--Page 4 of cover.

A child figures out the best way to hug a porcupine as he watches his friends hug other animals.

"Porcupine can't wait to share Fall Feast with her woodland friends, so when everyone she greets is unable to bake their specialty due to a missing ingredient, Porcupine generously offers staples from her pantry. When Porcupine discovers that she, too, is missing a key ingredient, the friends all work together to create a new Fall Feast tradition. Porcupine's Pie will inspire children ages 4-8 to act generously. A recipe for "friendship pie" can be...

"Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck does not speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister"--

Elmore is a porcupine desperate to make friends. But it is hard to seek closeness with others when you're covered with spikes that shoot off your back every so often. Elmore suffers rejection and heartbreak, but the goodness of his forest community ultimately shines through as the animals find a way to connect with this prickly bundle of love.

Tomorrow is Annie's birthday and she wants one thing: a party with a giant carrot cake, lots of presents, and all her friends. But Annie's family doesn't do birthday parties. So, Annie will spend another birthday without a party.

"Elmore the porcupine has made many friends in the forest. But he longs for a best friend. Being a prickly porcupine doesn't make that easy. Pinky the skunk would also like a best friend. In their day-to-day encounters with each other, and following an especially adventurous event, the best friend unexpectedly reveals himself. He has been there all along"--