Taking the First Steps

I planted both my little shoes flat against the floorboards and pushed straight up with all my might! My knees wobbled, my arms flailed like pinwheels, but I stood! Then, one shoe forward—thump! And the other—squeak! I marched all the way to the lowest shelf of that big wooden bookcase. Right at eye level was a shiny round brass coin wedged against a row of heavy paperbacks. I gripped the cool edge and gave a tug, marveling at how solid everything in this big wide room really is!