Calling All Kids #26

A lonesome, empty house yearns for a family to love it, and when Twinkle the star learns of its plight, the magical visitor sets out to bring them together. But with grown-ups unable to see or hear Twinkle, the little star must work through a child's dream to guide a desperate family to the hidden home on the hill. Will Twinkle's determination and a helpful herd of deer be enough to lead them to happiness?

When a mysterious creature starts causing trouble all over Animal Town—stealing dinners, trampling laundry, and leaving giant footprints in its wake—Mayor Paddy Penguin takes matters into his own hands, enlisting the Chief Detective to track down the unknown troublemaker. Armed with a magnifying glass, a clothesline, and plenty of determination, the mayor pursues the elusive stranger through town until he finally corners the creature and discovers what it really is. What becomes of the mysterious visitor remains to be seen in the next exciting chapter!

Marco Polar Bear takes on the job of training a new puppy named Butch who's just arrived as Bobby's birthday gift—but the headstrong pup has other ideas about who should be doing the training. As Marco attempts to teach Butch the basics of dog obedience, the lessons quickly spiral into chaotic mishaps that test both the puppy's stubbornness and Marco's patience.

Dribble the chipmunk enters a bow-and-arrow contest, but his showboating about hitting a moving target draws the ire of a friend who decides to teach him a lesson by becoming his target instead. What follows is a hilarious cascade of mishaps as Dribble finds himself outmatched by his quick-witted rival in this 1949 tale of comeuppance served with arrows and wit.

When Mom's tea party guests arrive with the house in disarray, Pop and Junior attempt to help by straightening the kitchen—but their well-meaning efforts quickly spiral into mishaps involving spilled refreshments and an overeager dog. Determined to redeem themselves, the two decide their best shot at helping is to serve the food like proper waiters, turning their bumbling into an earnest effort to save the day.