After his best friend moves away, Rat rudely rebuffs the efforts of the other residents of the junkyard to be friendly, until he and a grouchy old dog decide that they need each other.

On a soggy spring morning, introverted Bunny just wants to brew their favorite tea and have a peaceful sip. When they are visited by an unexpected guest, Bunny kindly pours their tea for Opossum–but there is only enough for a single cup. Bunny gathers more ingredients and makes another cup, just in time for Opossum to return with their babies in tow. All of Opossum’s babies want tea. Their arrival startles Bunny into spilling the fresh cup, but Bunny is a good host. They head out with their guests one more time to gather the herbs, brew the tea, and serve them–every last drop. Bunny heads to bed that night with no tea, until a knock on the door reveals that somebody has been paying attention, and they made tea–for Bunny! This simple picture book explores themes of kindness, sharing, and gratitude, and suggests that paying attention to others can help us understand how our actions affect them–and shows how expressing gratitude can brighten a friend’s day.