Bert the Beater and Wanda the Whisk, formerly valued kitchen utensils, have been replaced by new electric appliances. Forgotten, forlorn, and destined for the dump, the utensils get an unexpected reprieve when a power failure renders the electric appliances useless. The Beater & The Whisk explores themes of friendship, value, and environmentalism in a manner that children will embrace and relish. Parents and children alike will cheer on Bert and Wanda as they prove that, even in our electronic age and throwaway society, there's still a need and a place for traditional tools.