Twelve-year-old Chap Brayburn, ancient Sugar Man, and his raccoon-brother Swamp Scouts Bingo and J'miah try to save Bayou Tourterelle from feral pigs Clydine and Buzzie, greedy Sunny Boy Beaucoup, and world-class alligator wrestler and would-be land developer Jaeger Stitch.

Count from 1 otter pup to 10 baby crayfish as readers learn about the special relationships of baby and mom mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects that make their home in the Okefenokee Swamp. A helpful guide to swamp flora and fauna is included. Modeled after the song "Over in the Meadow" by Olive A. Wadsworth.

Describes and portrays the birds, snakes, and other animals that can be seen in a swamp.

Possum tricks Gator and Bear, but they get back at him when theytell him they are going to make possum stew.

Text and photographs portray early morning in a swamp as the animals begin their day's activities.

Discusses the plants and animals that live in swamps. Includes caiman, snapping turtles, and water lettuce.

While Catfish Kate and her friends are making sweet swamp music, Skink and his Skunktail boys are trying to read and they demand that the girls be quiet, but Kate finds a clever compromise.

"Hoot and his forest animal friends play against the swamp animals for a chance at the little league championship." --