It was Caroline's twenty-fourth's birthday. She and her husband, Prickle - both lovable hedgehogs - woke up that morning and prepared everything for the garden party that would be held under the chestnut tree. When the guests arrived, they brought with them many delightful presents for dear Caroline. She was so happy that she began singing happy tunes to the sounds of the famous "Mice Band Players" who had come especially to celebrate Caroline's birthday. But when Stanislaus, the tomcat appeared everyone scurried to hide under the bushes. He was there to feast on one of the little animals - nothing else. Not losing her nerve, Caroline brought out her birthday cake and invited everyone to share a piece with her - including Stanislaus. He ate so much of the cake and other treats that he couldn't eat another bite. When he left the party, the animals rejoiced and continued to sing and dance until their little paws couldn't swing and clap any longer. It was a splendid party and a nice trick played on Stanislaus.

The night after Claire's birthday party, a mysterious stranger shows up and takes residence in the garden. This event distresses all of the animals in the neighborhood. The mouse squeaked at the sight of him, the raccoon bumps into the trashcans from fright, the bird's chirp in fear of the stranger above their nest, and the dachshund investigates noisily throughout the night. The next morning Claire and her brother Brian discover that the stranger is still staying in the maple tree. They managed to dislodge it from the branches and let it fly away to the delight of the animals in the neighborhood. The story "The Stranger" is filled with crazy surprises loaded with wacky involvements and interactions and shows a delightful sense of humor. With lyrical imagery, fantastic sequences, the animals decide to get rid of the unwanted stranger together with an unexpected surprise.

Kira's sixth birthday is filled with surprises, adventure and the wacky involvement of an entire community. With lyrical imagery, fantastic sequences, and jolly comradeship, "Kira...The Mysterious Disappearance" entertains, encourages, and inspires with lighthearted homor and warmth. Feeling more grown up and confident now that she's six, Kira, the poodle, decides to visit the forest on her own. During her unbelievable journey, she gets lost, strays around, experiences all kinds of wondrous things and amazing adventures, makes new friends under weird circumstances, and then, Kira is welcomed home by a community that loves her, and has spent the day searching for her.