Houndsley and Catina run into trouble when they decide to prove that they are the best at cooking and writing, respectively.

The first snow of winter has fallen, and Houndsley is happy ; he loves the quiet time. Catina does not like the quiet time, and she does not enjoy being snowed in--what if their evening concert has to be canceled? But there is nothing to do but enjoy the snowy day--wherever it might take them.

When his cousin Wagster comes for a visit, Houndsley is excited. Wagster is all adventure and enthusiasm and razzle-dazzle, and all his friends love him. Even Catina thinks Wagster is fun and good at everything, and pretty soon Houndsley is starting to feel a little bit invisible. But Houndsley and Catina are best friends, and certainly Cousin Wagster won't change that -- right? James Howe and Marie-Louise Gay have created a tender and funny story...