In this Winnie-the-Pooh chapter, Pooh inadvertently invents the game "Poohsticks" by dropping a fir-cone off a bridge and watching it float out the other side, leading him to race sticks with his friends. During a game with Piglet, Rabbit, and Roo, their play is interrupted when Eeyore unexpectedly floats out from under the bridge, claiming Tigger bounced him in. After a comical rescue attempt involving a large dropped stone (which Pooh intended to create waves but Eeyore claimed he dived to avoid), Christopher Robin arrives and settles the ensuing argument about Tigger's bouncing by suggesting they all play Poohsticks, showcasing themes of accidental discovery, collaborative (if slightly muddled) problem-solving, and gentle conflict resolution through shared fun and acceptance.