Ben and Sergeant marvel over some curious tracks in the snow, and eventually discover that it is from Newberry - a small but very gifted mouse - and his clever bottle-cap snow shoes. When Ben tells him that his 'snow shoe' invention needs to be shared with others, the shy mouse wants nothing to do with it. Newberry loves to invent things but he doesn't like a lot of attention. Ben finds a way for the little mouse's gift to shine - without bringing him too much attention.