The smallest creatures of Knotty Pine Forest avert the horrors of the hunting season in a very "sportsgnatlike" way.

Five talented lions suffer from stage fright and are unable to perform their circus act. A new lion-tamer is hired.

A zebra named Zella adopts and cares for a baby ostrich, who has hatched all alone. When Zella gives birth to a rather awkward baby, the now-grown ostrich saves the zebra colt from a lion and protects him until he is on his own.

A disgruntled pig sets his sights on being more than something to eat.

Describes in rhyme a variety of fantastical creatures such as the blue-snouted Twumps, the pie-faced Pazeeks, and the fancy Fandangos. "Peet introduces a hilarious array of characters reminiscent of those who inhabit Dr. Seuss's books." -- Booklist

Many creatures are helped when two animals refuse to conform to the laws of the jungle. Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favour.

The author describes the spring and summer his family adopts a large South American rodent for a pet.