The scene of action is the kitchen. The hero is an ant. The time is now.

"Teapot fell," said the dinner bell.

"Broke her spout," said the trout.

"Push her up," said the cup.

"I can't," said the ant.

"Please try," said the pie.

The ant struggles in vain to lift Miss Teapot from the floor. Unable to do so by himself, he sets out for help, returning with an army of ants and two spiders.

"She'll die," said the fly.

"She will not," said the pot.

"Keep cool," said the stool.

"I can't look," said the book.

"I can't bear it," said the carrot.

How Miss Teapot is finally saved, through the brilliant teamwork of the rescue party—with the moral support of her fellow kitchen occupants, is the exciting climax of this uniquely told tale.

From a page at the beginning titled About the Book