Violet and Wilbur love the peace and quiet of their valley and find the need for more space when it is invaded by many neighbors, including the obstreperous Googie.
A homely witch is delighted to find a secret recipe for beauty but it is written in a code that the reader must help her decipher by learning the letters of the alphabet.
When a large baby in a large basket is left on the steps of the St. Valentine village hall, the villagers decide that she will belong to all of them and they name her Valentine.