The book begins with Steven's mom telling him to "Run down to the store for me, will you, Steven, and buy six eggs, five bananas, four apples, three oranges for the baby, two doughnuts, and a bag of chips for your snack." On his way to the store, he fights a bullying bear, a monkey, as well as a kangeroo. He ends up getting what his mom needs and returns home but he has a lighter load but he ends up making her happy.