A chick hatched by hens turns out to be an eaglet who must get help from a boy in learning how to fly.

Using determination and vision, Clorinda the cow and her friend Hop the pig build a variety of flying machines, hoping to fulfill her desire to take flight.

When the wind interferes with everything while grumpy Argyle Fox tries to play outside, his mother quietly suggests he think of something made for a windy day.

"Betty the school bus is upset over making mistakes on her very first day, but Tractor Mac and the farm animals provide tips and encourage her to practice and try again." --

When Peter goes on an African adventure with his beloved Uncle Nigel, who hopes to spot a rare gorilla, the oblivious Nigel urges Peter on by telling him to have gumption, while Peter keeps his eyes open and uses his ingenuity.

"A spunky young girl tries out different endeavors--from ballet to karate--and feels like she fails at each one. Finally her mother sits her down and gives her the encouragement she needs to persevere and succeed--and most importantly to not give up."--

Sloth's animal friends think a lot of things are too hard, but Sloth perseveres and show them how good things can come from taking it slow and steady.

"Confident Frannie convinces cautious Pepper to give skateboarding a try, but Pepper's attempts are not all smooth sailing. Luckily, she has a supportive and enthusiastic friend to cheer her on and help her realize her potential"--

Kofi can't sleep in his new home in the United States, so his older sister Abena soothes his fears about life in a different country by telling him two folktales from their native Ghana about the nature of wisdom and perseverance.

Watercolor illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a baby bird as it tries, fails, and tries again to fly.