Duck and Goose, dressed for Halloween as a ghost and a superhero, respectively, go trick-or-treating in the forest, but they are careful to follow Thistle's warning to look out for a scary swamp monster.

After seeing Thistle carrying a pumpkin, Duck and Goose decide they must find one for themselves and search in such places as in a log, in a tree, and under the water. On board pages.

When Duck has a gift for Goose, he puts in a box that he painted with red, blue, and yellow stripes.

Friends Duck and Goose experience many emotions, from sadness and anger to pride and frustration.