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In this book, youngsters meet Smarty and Moody. After Smarty sees Moody have a terrible accident, Smarty decides to help Moody learn safe practices so that Moody can protect himself. This leads the two brains to become best brain buddies. As their relationship grows, Smarty helps Moody develop good seat belt habits. He also encourages Moody to think about others and teaches him a valuable lesson about protecting babies by using a baby gate to block the stairs. As the two brains continue adventuring, they go skiing, and Smarty and Moody recognize the importance of wearing helmets during outdoor activities. By the book's end, Smarty and Moody share their safety tips and habits with others, including their families, and they make a pact to continue their adventures.
This book is written in a manner that makes its lessons and insights understandable and valuable to young audiences. However, the way it is written also encourages the adults reading the book to children to practice and to share good safety habits with others. The examples Smarty and Moody share are practical and ones that children and adults encounter every day. Thus, this book can be used in homes and classrooms to teach children about how to develop and maintain responsibility in their everyday lives. Also, Smarty and Moody have a positive, mutual relationship. It is evident that they respect one another and that they learn from each other. Therefore, they can serve as examples of how to build and develop fulfilling relationships in one's life. This book is full of lessons that people of all ages will not forget.