When Elmer doesn't show up for his surprise birthday party everyone learns what it means to be concerned about someone else.

A lesson on competition.

A lesson on perseverance.

Buddy Bear learns that there are many ways to communicate when he is visited by his hearing-impaired pen pal.

Ways to overcome nervousness.

Respecting another's point of view.

Giving and accepting compliments.

Listening.

Building self-confidence.

Using one's imagination.

How to settle a dispute by talking things through.

A lesson on manners.