Although her best friend Rex is excited about going to camp, Pinky is afraid of leaving home.

Pinky's family is getting a pet! The problem is, by a three to one vote, they've decided to get a cat, and Pinky wants a dog. And when they get a kitten, Pinky's sister, Amanda, says that Patches is hers. Why should Pinky care? He didn't want a cat in the first place. But Patches may have her own ideas about whose cat she is.

Rex can hardly wait to go on the pumpkin-picking trip with Pinky's grandparents. But she feels that Pinky's cousin, Abby, doesn't want her in on the fun. Will this ruin the pumpkin-picking plans? Full color.

Pinky, Rex, and Amanda plot revenge on the bad-tempered old woman who lives across the street, until Pinky realizes that she is lonely. When Pinky and Rex plan to get even with their nasty old neighbor, they realize just how much friendship is better than revenge.

Pinky and Rex share a weekend with their fathers camping indoors due to rain.

Pinky learns the importance of identity as he defends his favorite color, pink, and his friendship with a girl, Rex, from the neighborhood bully.

Excited about holding onto his position as the best speller in the second grade, Pinky has an embarrassing accident but is cheered up by his best friend Rex.