An abridged retelling of the Margaret Sidney story in which a fatherless family, happy in spite of its impoverished condition, is befriended by a very rich gentleman.
Choosing a pet as her birthday gift proves to be difficult for a young girl as she and her parents visit a zoo, a farm-animal petting zoo, and a pet store searching for the very best animal friend.
A group of young boys and girls who each like different things, from playing with dolls to riding go-carts to playing with puppies and kittens, finally finds common ground and become friends.