When Ricky and his younger brother have an argument, Leo the paintbrush teaches them about the importance of respecting siblings. Together, the boys and Leo learn about standing up for one another, respecting each other's belongings, and not being bossy. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.