Thrilled at the alarm signaling the arrival of spring: “THE PURPLES ARE COMING!,” a delightful band of meadowland animal pals sets off on a most unusual journey not only to the little chapel by the pond to see the purples at the very peak of their bloom, but to a wise old ram, Father Fred, to learn important lessons about prayer, apostleship and the love of God. Maybe prayer is not so complicated after all.