The touching story of a young boy named Nello who grows under the care of his grandfather after the death of his parents. The grandfather has little material wealth, but he loves his grandson and encourages him in his pursuits. After a major disappointment, Nello and his beloved dog Patrasche leave home on a journey that teaches them and those around them an important lesson in friendship.

Little August, one of ten children so loves "The stove of Nurnberg", the great porcelain stove of his father's, that when it is sold he goes with it to its new owner, the king. August is a symbol of that faith which conquers everything.

Three brothers, two hateful and stingy, and a younger one generous and kind, live in a rich vale known as Treasure Valley. The older boys offend the Wind, and he transforms the fertile valley into a desert. One day the King of the Golden River appears and tells the young lad how to make the mountain stream turn to gold. Both older brothers try, fail because they are cruel, and are changed into Black Stones. The younger one succeeds because he is merciful. And Treasure Valley is once again fruitful. Written by John Ruskin.