When Pelle needs a new suit, he shears the wool from his sheep and enlists the aid of his grandmother, his mother, a painter, and a tailor.

The Good Deed Scouts ask Mrs. Grizzle if they can help her do yard work and she repays them by doing magic tricks and playing music.

When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend.

The Good Deed Scouts decide that Mama needs a break from her chores and pitch in to help around the house and show her the respect and honor all parents deserve, but their hard work may not measure up to Mama's high standards.

"An excited and frustrated boy watches hopefully as wintry weather develops slowly into a 'big snow.'"--Provided by publisher.

George tries to be the best helper he can be, but when his parents paint the garage and their hungry dog finds her way in, the mess is George's fault and he learns he must listen to directions to succeed as a helper.

"When Llama's shed is damaged in a windstorm, Horse and Zebra want to help him. Horse focuses on fixing the shed, while Zebra works at cheering up Llama. Both learn the importance of thinking about practicality and feelings when helping a friend in need"--

A little boy promises his beloved friend, an elderly lady, that one day he will fix up her old house--and his words inspire the other people in the neighborhood to pitch in and get it done

Cautious Cornbread and carefree Poppy are best friends, so when Poppy fails to prepare for winter, Cornbread ventures up Holler Mountain with her to help her find food.