Bruce and his family spend a wonderful day at the beach . . . almost-- Who doesn't love the beach on a hot summer day? Bruce, that's who. But his family of mice and geese convinces him to go anyway. Will a little rain ruin their fun?

The Mumfords are a quiet family. They live on a quiet street and enjoy quiet things. So imagine their surprise when they bring home... a Metal Baby! The Mumfords try their best to quiet his cries. But he just gets louder and louder. Soon he's rocking all day and all night. And he's attracting a lot of fans! The Mumfords are exhausted. Their quiet souls are crushed. Is there any way to put Metal Baby to sleep?--