Rhubarb is all geared up for a fab trip with his friends to see some spring daffodils and is crushed when he gets a terrible cold and has to stay in bed and miss out. He keeps trying to convince himself and Big Rhubarb that he is well enough to go, but he's not fooling anyone with his runny nose and coughing fits. Eventually he gives in and rests, and is rewarded when his friends bring some daffodils to his sick bed to visit him!