The storyline in this French comedy with dramatic overtones shows instances that support one teacher's simple comment about life being hard, yet also wonderful. Both parents and school teachers are seen giving children the guidance and love they need, as children go about their spontaneous love of living. One young boy takes notice of the opposite sex, two brothers manage to give another child his first haircut, a young girl defies her parent's wishes, a friendship slowly evolves between two boys, and a young infant who falls from a window is miraculously caught unharmed.