The title character, Frankie, has his life turned upside down the moment he started using a wheelchair. Despite the difficulties Frankie now faced, he discovered that making new friends makes everybody feel wanted, loved and worthwhile to help others. An unfortunate forest discovery leads to a lesson about litter. Can Ben the Bear's friends care for him and can Clarisse the Owl's wisdom be taken to heart, so that others can still 'get the message'?