A little girl seeking an adventure one morning, discovers a footpath in the forest behind her grandparents' house. Walking on the path she meets wild animals who live there. Each animal reveals basic facts and lessons about the natural world. A crow is very clever at solving problems. A chipmunk signals when it senses danger. The hawk flies high over the forest but can spot the smallest things on the forest floor. At the end of the footpath, she realizes this adventure helped her know herself and appreciate important things in life.