A story about growing up and the courage to find one's own path in life. It is spring, and all the seeds in the ground are getting ready to grow. One by one, they stretch out of the earth towards the sun, spreading their shoots and leaves, and purposefully growing towards the light. Only a small sprout needs a little more time. When he is ready, he must painstakingly find his own way among all the large plants. Along the way, he meets many animals who become his friends and help him. When the little sprout finally reaches the light, he is the most beautiful, strongest, and most resilient plant around - and the happiest, because he can provide a home for many animals. Britta Teckentrup's wonderful nature illustrations create the perfect backdrop for this sensitive story, which celebrates uniqueness and subtly introduces children to the life cycle of plants. This book has been produced in a climate-neutral way.