One dawn the Moon hears the laughter of children waking up and she yearns to see them, but the day belongs to the Sun and he will not trade places; so the Moon tempts him with stories of the stars and two come up with a compromise that explains why the moon can sometimes be seen in the daytime.

The animal residents of Happy County learn about the important activities of the Sun and the Moon.

The text explains the connection of the sun's energy to plants, animals, and people.

"Let's play out in the sun! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy!"--Back cover.

During the dreary winter, a baker decides to bring warmth to her town by baking bread as golden and glorious as the sun itself.