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Grumps is content to do his one trick in the center ring at the circus, until a new dog shows up and steals the show--temporarily.

Slippers is sad that Laura and Edward have no time for him on the first day of school, but he finds a comfortable backpack in which to fall asleep before they leave.

Slippers the puppy would rather pay attention to interesting smells, sounds, and sights than take a nap.