Francine and her family watch as their pet tadpole Fred gradually changes into what they think is a frog until Grandpa tells them Fred is a toad that should be living in the backyard.

Harry wants very much to keep Girl, his new dog, even though his father is allergic to dogs.

Expecting he won't have a good time, Harry visits his parents' friends.

Harry is upset about losing his library card three times in a row, but feels better when he learns that his father and his friend Dorcas sometimes lose things.