Sadie is a sad little girl who feels like no one around her cares about her or has time for her. Her parents and two older sisters are always busy with other things. Sadie tries very hard to be good but seems to get in trouble a lot. The squirrels, birds, and butterflies in Sadie's backyard don't understand why Sadie can't see herself as they see her--a beautiful, loving, kind girl. The animals come up with a plan to help Sadie see herself as they see her.