Billy Brownmouse decides he doesn't want the dinner his mama has made for him. But then he learns that many of his friends can't find enough to eat...
Billy Brownmouse is supposed to start school today, but he just doesn't want to go. Then he sees that all his friends are there--and he's missing all the fun!
Sometimes, like all small children, Billy Brownmouse doesn't want to go to sleep and tries lots of tricks to stay up late. But his mother knows just what to do, and soon Billy is dreaming peacefully.