The story follows Skunk, who yearns to be a dog, believing that dogs possess the love and belonging he craves. As he observes the affection and companionship that dogs receive, Skunk embarks on a journey to find his own place in a world where he feels overlooked. This tale explores themes of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of love, highlighting Skunk's desire for a home and a family.
“Steve is a fine horse,” begins Kelly Collier's picture book. “But he thinks he could be finer. He wants to be EXCEPTIONAL.” When Steve finds a beautiful gold horn lying on the ground in the forest, he realizes he has found his path to the exceptional! He immediately ties the horn to the top of his head and prances off to show his friends. Not everyone is impressed, but most of his friends agree --- Steve and his horn are indeed exceptional. In fact, many of his friends are so inspired, they decide to tie items to the tops of their heads as well. So when Steve discovers his horn has suddenly gone missing, he's devastated and frantically searches everywhere to find it. He won't be exceptional without his horn! Or will he?