Bobby is a little boy of indefinite age--he's old enough to know what's going on, but not why. His heart is broken when his cousin passes on the information that neither of them will be getting new video game systems. However, he has a magic cat (Barbara-Kitty) that helps him to see life's big picture. In a cat's over-the-top way, Barbara-Kitty shows Bobby that even though he might not get a new video game system, he still has a lot to be thankful for.