Joy Cowley

Tired of being washed by Mrs. Wishy-Washy, a cow, pig, and duck leave her farm and head for the city.

Bert wants nothing more than to be old enough to fight in the war-to handle weapons, defend his country, and have a life filled with adventure. Little does he know that the secrets and danger of war don't always stay at the front line and that one boy's actions can change everything.

Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment to it.

When Mrs. Wishy-Washy asks her farm animals to take a bath for Christmas, they find a way to take one without freezing.

When she loses a tooth, Agapanthus discovers that she can make an angel hoot by blowing through the hole in her smile.

After the cow, the pig, and the duck play in the mud, Mrs. Wishy-Washy gives them a bath.

Agapanthus struggles to do handstands and other acrobatic tricks while wearing her eyeglasses, which have a tendency to fall off as she cavorts about.

When Marta ruins her homework and breaks her glasses, Grandmother soothes her with an ancient story and some food.