It's raining! No, it's pouring! And for Bert, being stuck inside is boring, BORING, B-O-R-I-N-G! He's already counted his paper clips and bottle ccaps and read his favorite pigeon book. There's just nothing to do. Or is there? This funny book shows how Ernie uses his head (and his hands, feet, legs, and fingers) to shake up the rainy-day routine.

"Gadzooks! Rubber Duckie is missing! Ernie can't have a happy birthday without Rubber Duckie. This is a case for Sherlock Hemlock, the world's greatest detective. But there's one problem: Sherlock doesn't have a clue".

Ernie, Bert, and their friends play follow the leader on the way to the library. Introduces prepositions and weaves them into the story.

The Sesame Street characters describe the many activities they can do on their own.

Farley goes to the doctor and has his yearly checkup.

Slimey Worm of Sesame Street and his country cousin, Squirmy Worm, exchange visits and each decides he likes his own environment best.

Big Bird counts from one to ten as he stocks the shelves of his new store and counts backwards from ten to one as the sells the items to his customers.