Story Category: Inspiration

Growing up at your own pace, inner transformation

Tilly is a tiny toy truck who dreams of pulling the big toy trailer, just like the bigger trucks. Though others think she’s too small, she keeps practicing and one day, a chance arrives for her to show just how strong she really is.

A small, quiet cloud dreams of painting the sky in colors instead of just carrying rain. She feels too different from the big, gray rain clouds, but with help from a gentle sunrise, she discovers that her dream brings beauty to everyone.

Mia finds cardboard boxes and decides to build a rocket ship to the moon. Though her family thinks it’s just pretend, Mia’s imagination takes her on a magical moon adventure proving that big dreams can lift off from anywhere.

Freddie is a little fish who wishes he could fly like the birds above the pond. After many splishy-splashy attempts to leap into the air, he learns that his own way of moving through the world is just as wonderful and that being different is what makes him special.

Penny the young penguin is nervous about sliding down the big icy hill like the other penguins. With gentle encouragement from her older brother and a surprising twist, she finds the courage to take her first slide and discovers how much fun trying something new can be.

Bruno the bear loves honey like all bears do, but what he really wants is to learn how to bake cupcakes. With a bit of courage, a messy kitchen, and help from forest friends, Bruno discovers that trying something new can be both fun and rewarding.

Kevin the kangaroo can’t hop like the other joeys in his mob, and he feels left behind. With love, patience, and a lot of bouncing practice, Kevin learns that everyone moves forward in their own time and that’s okay.

Dot is the last dandelion puff left in the field, watching all her friends float away on the wind. She begins to worry she’ll never get her turn, but learns that sometimes, the wind comes exactly when you’re ready to fly.

Benny is a banana in the fruit bowl who dreams of being in a fruit salad, not just a smoothie like the others. Though the other fruits tease him, he learns that being brave and following your dream no matter how unusual and can make you truly shine.