Big Mama, the proprietor of Okie Dokie Donuts, makes her donuts with love. When a fast-talking salesmean talks her into trying a mechanized baker called Mr. Baker, Big Mama and her helper, Henry, find their world turned upside down.
Contains four children's stories written by Robert McCloskey, including the title work in which Mr. and Mrs. Mallard take a liking to the pond of Boston's Public Garden, but move to a quieter place to hatch and raise their family of eight ducklings before resuming city life.
Arnie the talking doughnut is delighted to be Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut-dog," so when Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls during a big bowling tournament, Arnie suspects foul play and sets out to solve the mystery.
"Arnie is shocked when he hears his neighbor Loretta Schmoretta tell news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens--alien doughnuts from outer spastry. Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, that is, until he gets abducted. Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders"--Provided by publisher.
Young Sam leaves home to satisfy his craving for donuts, finds a job with a donut collector, and discovers the answer to the question, "Who needs donuts when you've got love?".
