Ever since they were Snotsippers, Jack and the girl have fought, until one day she steals his bike and as he and the Amigos try to recover it, Jack realizes that he is growing up and must eventually leave the "goodlands and badlands of Hokey Pokey."

One day a small sea serpent falls from the faucet into the tub as a child is about to take a bath, and as the days go by and the serpent grows, they both realize that he needs to go back to the sea where he belongs.

As she looks through a photo album, Emily Elizabeth reminisces about Clifford's puppyhood.

A baby kangaroo takes his first tentative hops outside of his mama's pouch, meeting other creatures and growing bolder with each outing. On board pages.

A boy's little sister wants to do everything he does, but since he can dress himself, climb into bed, and do other things she cannot, he needs her.

A young girl likes trying to do all the things her big brother can do.

A child finds that learning to have self control is hard, but it can also be fun.

The Sesame Street characters are able to do many things such as folding clothes, feeding pets, and painting pictures.

As his affectionate parents nourish and protect him, a plucky young puffin impatiently waits--but not without some reservations--for the day when he is "strong enough and tall enough and brave enough" to leave his nest on the rocky cliff-face and waddle off to the sea.

From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.