Zach tries to coverup that he broke his father's camera, until Plato helps him understand the importance of being honest by telling him the stories of the Indian Cinderella, the Frog Prince, George Washington and the cherry tree, and the poem Truth.
When Annie Redfeather falls and loses a big school race, Aristotle the prairie dog reads her the story of Theseus slaying the Minotaur to illustrate courage.
When Zach's preoccupation with money leads to a tantrum at home, Plato the buffalo uses stories from classic literature to show him the importance of self-discipline.
When Zach lies to his father about breaking an expensive camera, Aristotle the prairie dog reads him the story of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree to illustrate the importance of honesty.
