On the edge of a pond a happy group of insect friends share the joys of living together:

A careless competition finds Drudy in peril. Poor hobbling Wallace is distressed when two naughty beetles make fun of him after he has a nasty fall.

Together the insects experience other adventures and find their way out of difficult situations. Through these stories, children learn the importance of:

* Perseverance
* Consideration
* Thoughtfulness
* Sharing
* Working things out
* Good communication