Characters
Little Duck
PersonalityTiny webbed feet, always last in races. But a cheerful hard worker.
RoleChases the dream of “flying in the sky,” no matter how many times she fails.
“I wish I could fly someday”
Dad
PersonalityKind, and never, ever laughs at Little Duck's dream.
RoleAlways cheers for Little Duck when others make fun of her. Teaches her some very important words.
“Say your dream out loud, and it comes true.”
Friends
PersonalityPlaymates. At first they tease her: “Ducks can't fly.”
RoleWhen they see how hard Little Duck tries, in the end they cheer her on together.
“Go, Little Duck, go!”
Sports Teacher
PersonalityA serious, energetic coach. The headband is his trademark.
RoleTeaches her: “Flap your wings and practice every day!” But a duck's wings couldn't fly.
“Come on, practice every day!”
Grandpa Tanukichi
PersonalityA lively old raccoon dog whose favorite saying is “It's all about guts!”
RoleHad Little Duck jump from a tall tree on guts alone, and she got hurt. Guts alone won't make you fly.
“It's all about guts!”
Super Boo
PersonalityA pink pig. A business founder who started her own company, with a flexible mind.
RoleThe jet engine, crowdfunding, sharing your feelings. Taught Little Duck how to make a dream come true.
“If it won't work, it won't work. Just change how you think!”
The End
For grown-ups: the Soichiro Takashima Official Fan Site is 
here(opens in a new tab). The pictures and words in this picture book are the work of the author, Soichiro Takashima.
