Emmett loves pigs. What he wants most of all is a real pig, even though his parents have explained that he can't keep one in the city apartment where they live. But as Emmett's birthday draws near, he feels his dream may finally come true.

Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home.

Harry the dog goes to fantastic lengths to make his neighbor stop singing.

A wild horse searches for someone to love and care for him.

Miss Mugs comes to stay with Suzie, and washes everything in sight, then finds nothing clean enough for her taste when they go the zoo.

The discovery of a bottle containing a coded message leads two boys to a new friend with whom they form a club.