Sent outside by their mother on a rainy day, a child is dismayed when their handheld game falls into the pond before they encounter giant snails, wet mushrooms, and other elements that awaken them to the sensory aspects of nature.
A squirrel with his store of seeds and nuts hunts for a cozy bed but he must search high and low for a spot that is not already occupied by other animals.
Young Zack and Alice notice that the summer days are getting shorter, and they realize that the winter days are usually very short. They question why this is, and embark on a year-long quest to uncover the secret of the seasons.
