Kwock speaks no English, but he befriends Eric by exchanging his Chinese folded paper toys for baseball cards. Kwock and Eric develop a significant friendship that is filled with caring and humor, one that transcends the verbal language barrier of the moment. Bill Cosby introduces the kids going to summer camp for the first time where they have new experiences and encounter a camp bully who ends up rescuing Russell. Everyone becomes friends and promise to meet again the next year. The value of being a friend.
Friendships are a very special part of life.
They help us grow as a person, because they involve trust, respect, caring, and sharing. It requires effort to make friends, to keep friends, and above all, to be a friend. Bill Cosby introduces us to Benny, who seems like an all-right guy, but the gang learns he's strictly out for himself. After much soul searching he learns how to have friends. He must be honest and fair with others if he wants to be treated that way himself.