Mali is in a rush to make a picnic, and Grandma Zainab urges him to take a little more time. At the library Zainab suggests that Mali check out a book telling the story of the the hare and the tortoise, but Mali thinks the old fable is silly. However, when Mali challenges his gran to a race home, he gets more than he bargained for. Will Mali learn that fast isn't always best?

Bella is excited that her friend's mum is getting married. Bella sets her heart on getting a new dress that will be as beautiful as her friend's. Katie can't promise Bella a new dress from the shops but does offer to help make a smart outfit from an old dress. However, when the plan goes wrong Bella loses interest in the wedding and gets a little bit sad. Mali and Sam try to make their friend happy again.

Sam's not happy that David has lost her frisbee. Zainab and Mali turn their attentions away from playing pirates to help make a map that could find the missing frisbee. However, when a rain shower makes the map all wet Zainab's plan stalls until she gets out her telescope and shows the children that stars and landmarks can help us navigate our environment.