Rodney Rabbit moves very slowly. His mother says that he will know many special things because of his slowness, but he does not understand. He wants to be fast. One day all the rabbits decide to run in a race. Though he is slow, he is the winner. The race helps him to understand his mother's words, and he learns that sometimes being slow can have its advantages.
Chesterfield Mole invites his friends to his tunnel for an underground tea party. When they arrive, only Frieda Frog is able to fit into the tunnel. His friends suggest an aboveground party, but Chesterfield reveals his fear of the light. With the help and encouragement of his friends, Chesterfield over comes his fears.