Sam can't sleep because he misses his beloved and faithful dog, Fred, but Sam's big sister Stella is there to reassure Sam as they search everywhere for Fred.
Stella and her brother Sam explore the wonders of nature at night as the stars and a rising moon form a backdrop for their expedition where they encounter raccoons, fireflies, tree frogs, and bats.
When Stella's little brother Sam decides Fred the dog needs to learn some new tricks such as swimming, cooking, and painting, Sam and Fred manage to create quite a mess.