(Story one) D.W. takes her job as Junior Safety Officer a bit too seriously. (Story two) D.W.'s crankliness is driving Arthur crazy. (Story three) D.W. and Arthur go too far in trying to insult each other.
Contains three stories in which Arthur learns to deal with several problems, including the January doldrums, a blizzard that knocks out electricity, and his teacher Mr. Rathburns temporary stay with the young aardvarks family.