Just as Hedgehog is entering her winter nest for a long nap, a falling apple gets stuck on her spiny back, and her friends' suggestions only lead to more trouble until Goat finds the perfect solution.

"Amalia is not sure she is meant to be a teddy bear-making elf and seeks out Santa for advice, only to discover a secret about Mrs. Claus"

"Suzy and Max are selling cookies, but nobody is buying! Luckily their art teacher, Mr. Doodle, has a few bright ideas on how to make their cookies more appealing. Will their arty cookies fly off the shelves?"--Back cover.

"When Max's parents leave the country without him, he must rely on his wits to get by, and before long he is running his own--rather unusual--business"--

As the children plan her birthday party, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle offers cures for such common conditions as watching too much television and the fear of trying new things.

"Suzy and Max are building a playground! With the help of Miss Gizmo, they learn about planning a project and using the right methods and materials. Will their engineering know-how save playtime?"--Page [4] of cover.

"Rabbit has a problem! Her room is a mess. Luckily, Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine shows up just in time. He can save the day! Except...things don't go quite to plan, and Rabbit realizes that Pete may actually be a problem-causer! Can Rabbit find a way to solve this unexpected new dilemma before chaos ensues?"

Rat, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Mouse want to cross the bayou, but next to the log they are considering as a bridge is a sneaky tail, which may be attached to someone dangerous--each of the four approach the problem with a different strategy, with varying results.

Daniel, Joy, and Kimani appear on a beach and see a mysterious tower in the distance, but to reach the tower in time, they must work together and build a cart for speed with the materials they have on hand.

"Solutioneer Max Starling travels to a fictional South American country to rescue his parents who have become embroiled in a political power grab"--