When Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with a newly painted bedroom, Marley wants to help, but by the time he is done, the messy dog is in need of help himself.
When a pair of kittens joins the family, an exuberant Marley enjoys teaching his new friends all about life at the house, from where to wait for Cassie to where not to sniff, until a thunderstorm reveals helpful lessons that the kittens can teach.
Cassie gets to bring home the chicks her class hatched at school, but when Cassie leaves Marley alone with the chicks and the latch opens, the chicks escape and Marley must try and return all the chicks to their cage before mom and Cassie get back.
"Marley and the family are celebrating with a picnic. Marley is excited about all the signs of spring, from the budding flowers to the flitting butterflies...."--P. [4] of cover.
"From picking out a tree to hanging stockings, Marley tries his best to help out. Has he been good enough to get a present on Christmas day?"--P. [4] of cover.