Marvin the beetle is sad when his best friend, a human named James, goes to the beach on vacation. He is bored and lonely, and worried that James will make new friends and forget all about him. Although Marvin has an exciting adventure while James is gone, it isn't the same since he can't share it with James. This is a sweet and reassuring story about good friends, with the reminder that someone can't miss you unless they go away for a little while. Recommended for grades 1-3.