Very real story, addressing a very typical challenge to friendship:  Paula, the beaver, and Maggie, the elephant, have been friends their whole lives.  Paul tells about all the fun things they’ve done together and all the nice things Maggie does for her.  But Veronica doesn’t agree. Veronica is an indeterminate animal, but based on her behavior, I’m deciding she’s a weasel.  Veronica whispers to Paula that she thinks Maggie is too big.  Paula knows she should stick up for Maggie, but makes the decision to play with Veronica and her posse, and ignores her life-long friend (but the illustrations make it clear she’s not comfortable with her choices.  Despite Paula turning her back on Maggie, when Veronica turns on Paula, Maggie comes charging to the rescue, proving that she’s a true friend, no matter what.  The illustrations alone show the hurt and contrition and forgiveness that are needed to mend the friendship after it’s been damaged, leading to the hopeful ending declaring that they’ll be friends forever.