Labeled illustrations of a cat in various situations introduce basic Spanish words that are opposites, including the words for "up" and "down," "open" and "shut," and "fast" and "slow."

A little boy does everything the doctor tells him to do when he goes for his check-up.

Children use their hands for all kinds of things when they prepare for and go to a birthday party.

When a father and daughter attempt to frost a cake together, more icing ends up around the room than on the cake.

When Mom and Dad are too busy to talk and to listen, a boy and his grandmother enjoy conversations and spending time together.

A child rhapsodizes about rocks from big to small and precious to commonplace.

Asks such outrageous questions as "Have you ever tried making an elephant laugh?" "Have you waltzed with a penguin?" and "Have you sung a duet with a curly-haired moose?"

Bessey finally cleans up her messy room.

Jennifer tells of the many ways that she and her twin sister, Julie, are alike and different.

When a boy goes to the library, he realizes he can pretend to be and to do anything by reading books.