Muskrat cork lives in the middle of a pond.  His friend Fuzz, a possum, never visits because he is afraid to swim.  Cork is encouraging and gives him some on-the-ground lessons.  Fuzz decides instead to crawl out on a tree branch that extends toward Cork’s house.  Fuzz fall into the water, but after a moment of panic, uses cork’s instructions and paddles to Cork’s house.  Chaconas portrays a supportive friendship as well as the satisfaction of compromise.  Lisa McCue’s ink and watercolor illustrations are expressive and endearing.