Summary

In response to what seems to be Fudge’s steady, consistent success in kindergarten (particularly with art), Mom and Dad offer him a treat. Fudge says he wants a bird, and after a moment or two of uncertainty, his parents agree. Meanwhile, Tootsie is in pain because of her teeth coming through, and chews on things (including her toes) to ease the pain a bit. Peter tells Mom that she should not let Tootsie chew her toes, but Mom says it is just a phase, adding that Peter used to chew his toes as well.

When Grandma comes for a visit, conversation again turns to Fudge’s bird. Mom and Dad suggest a canary or a parakeet, but after Peter suggests a mynah bird because it can talk, that is all that Fudge wants. When Peter sees his parents...