A series of short stories "Frankie the Bunny" is a wholesome way to instill in children an idea of building a better world. The title character, Frankie, has his life turned upside down the moment he became wheelchair-bound. 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 Clarisse care for a bear and still ensure that everyone will 'get the message?'