Alex, a hermit crab, has outgrown his shell and needs to find a new, bigger one somewhere in the ocean. When a storm develops, Alex gets bumped against an oyster, accidentally knocking out its pearl which Alex then needs to find and return to its owner. Along the way, he meets new friends who help him in his adventures. Will he find the runaway pearl? Can he find a perfect new shell-home?

A little girl has an unusual ability to talk to the plants and animals she encounters in a magical park-and being different, becomes a target for bullying. She escapes from the bullies in a unique, unexpected way, involving a mysterious dragonfly jewelry pin which she has found on the ground. Children will delight in the warm and fanciful story, while their parents will appreciate the gentle message of tolerance and an opportunity to talk about the dangers of teasing and bullying.