Milo the raccoon loves watching the older kids play basketball at the park, but when he tries to bounce the ball himself, it rolls away every time! Feeling frustrated but determined, Milo gets a helping wing from Coach Owl, who teaches him the basics of dribbling. With a little patience and a lot of practice, Milo learns that every great player starts at the beginning. This fun and encouraging story introduces young readers to the first step in basketball—dribbling—while reminding them that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you keep trying.