Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her.

With interference and suggestions from his twin sister Janet, four-year-old Jimmy sets out to dig the biggest hole in the world.

Janet creates envy in her twin brother Jimmy by hoarding special treasures in her crib, until the arrival of real beds reminds them that they are both growing up.

Twelve short stories about eight-year-olds.