A big, ugly pumpkin was planted long before Farmer Gray moved to his farm. Farmer Gray put a stone on top of it to protect himself and his animals. But the stone was lifted, and Farmer Gray got trapped. How do the animals band together in their objective to persevere over the ugly pumpkin? How do they eventually win Farmer Gray's confidence in their teamwork on behalf of their farm? Mary Ann Anderson, in her entertaining, thoughtful first book for young readers, unfolds a timeless story of resilience, determination, and enduring friendship.