The sun is shining the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom- so why is Toot so blue? In an effort to cheer up his best friend Puddle bakes Toot's favorite berry cobbler takes him on a river rafting adventure invites all of their friends over for a fun-filled day of games and sing-alongs but nothing seems to help. Just when he is about to give up a sudden thunderstorm hits Woodcock Pocket flooding all of Pocket Pond. The next day Puddle waks up to find the air cleared...and his old friend back.

With a cheerful mix of humor warmth and a classic style all her own Holly Hobbie captures how the coming of a new day and good friends can help raise our spirits. Best of all this affordable paperback edition comes with two punch-out recipe cards with step-by-step instructions that kids can follow to make a no-bake fruit cheesecake and chilled strawberry lemonade.