"Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck does not speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister"--Provided by publisher.

Pippa is the only porcupine in her class, and with Valentine's Day approaching, she feels lonelier than ever until she finds her name on a classmate's love list and sets out to find out her mystery friend.

When Caroline Swine wins a lovely Valentine and sees little Porcupine sick, she must decide what to do.

Elmore is a porcupine desperate to make friends. But it is hard to seek closeness with others when you are covered with spikes that shoot off your back every so often. Elmore suffers rejection and heartbreak, but the goodness of his forest community ultimately shines through as the animals find a way to connect with this prickly bundle of love.

Norman, a porcupine whose best friend is a tree named Mildred, begins to feel jealous when another tree grows close to Mildred and acts out against the new tree.

Pip, who hates eggs, spends the day trying to find something to eat that does not have eggs in it, and he ends up with a pleasant surprise.

Four very brief stories about Larry the porcupine and Rita the chipmunk having fun at the beach, blowing bubbles, dancing, and tossing bottles at the fair.

Hugh Pine, a porcupine, decides to live alone on an island in order to get away from all the problems the forest animals bring to him; but after a time he decides being alone isn't so wonderful after all.

After his dog tangles with a porcupine, Christopher fears for his pet's safety until he thinks of a way to pacify the porcupine.

When Biff the beaver makes fun of Pokey's quills, his friends help the porcupine feel a lot better about himself. Includes note to parents and discussion questions.