When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it. Little Critter tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy.
When Mom and Little Sister go to town, Little Critter and his dad share a day of fun involving playing games, meeting new friends, and preparing a special surprise for their return home.
Little Critter has everything from games to treats ready for his fun-filled sleepover with his best friend Tiger, but as the evening progresses, things don't exactly go as he planned.