After gifting a pair of stinky socks as a prank to his friend Pig, Fox finds out that some tricks do not work out exactly as planned.

"Crabby is a very grumpy crab, so Plankton tries to find a game that will cheer Crabby up, but Crabby does not want to play Simon says or hide-and-seek--will a game of tag be more to Crabby's taste?" --

The book's narrator attempts to tell a tale about a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark, but the three characters are less than impressed and uncooperative.

Plankton gets the idea to play school with Crabby as the student, but Crabby is more interested in recess and uses wordplay to confuse Plankton and get his way.

"Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske's appealing illustration style and clever, easy-to-read text make this hilarious book a must-have for every young reader's shelf. The speedy Book-It Bunny is challenging you to a reading race. And with her brand-new super shoes, she's convinced she will win. Can you pick up the pace and avoid her tricks along the way? Find out in this silly story perfect for emerging readers."--...

Crabby is expecting just another boring day in the ocean, but Plankton decides to throw a best friends party--and even Crabby's long list of things he wants at the party will not deter him.