Vertigo is a little bird who dreams of soaring like his friends, but his fear of heights keeps him firmly grounded. Despite longing to fly, Vertigo is paralyzed by the thought of leaving the safety of the ground. One day, a sudden gust of wind carries Vertigo far from home, leaving him disoriented and scared. But as he struggles to get back home, Vertigo encounters an unlikely mentor in a wise old crow who helps Vertigo confront his fears, find his wings, and imparts the wisdom that fear and failure are the greatest teachers of all.