The smallest and humblest of creatures can dream of greatness and, if faithful to himself and the dream, can become the noblest of creatures.

In simple words and poignant pictures, John Steptoe gives us his personal interpretation of a moral tale that originated among the native American peoples of the northern plains.

A small, humble mouse years to know the mysteries that lie beyond the familiarities of home and journeys out into the world to meet the challenges to be found there. He finds pain, and responds to it with compassion. He knows fear, but his fear turns to joy with the discovery that the shadow in the sky is his own.

From the dust jacket