Zulay enjoys her friendships, but the challenge of having to learn to walk with a cane seems insurmountable. However, she has dreams of running a race, and it may take courage and hard work to face her greatest challenge yet. The unique challenges blindness present are shown in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way that resounds with help and hope.

An inspiring story of committing to a dream, rising to the challenge, and finding a way to make it reality. Desaturated colors offer a calm presentation of this hopeful individual, and the slow but steady progress he made toward eradicating polio. Short, clear sentences effectively convey Dr. Salk's sympathetic motive and his gently approach to an enormous task.

The author/illustratorís love for drawing and flight energetically merge to celebrate the beauty of unique gifts and abilities. When Mac the bright-red tractor is dazzled by Plane Jane's ability to fly, he longs to soar above the farm. While his wish ends disastrously, he realizes the contentment of being what he was designed to be.