Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a little sparrow named Sammy. Sammy loved to watch the other birds fly high up in the sky. He dreamt of joining them and seeing the world from up above. Every day, he would practice flapping his wings, trying to lift himself off the ground. But no matter how hard he tried, Sammy couldn't fly.

One sunny morning, Sammy met an old owl named Oliver. Oliver was known for being wise and knowledgeable about the ways of the forest. Sammy approached Oliver and asked, 'Why can't I fly like the other birds, Oliver? What am I doing wrong?' The old owl turned his head and smiled at Sammy, saying, 'My dear Sammy, flying is not just about flapping your wings. It takes strength, skill, and most importantly, understanding how your wings work.'

Curious, Sammy asked, 'How do wings work, Oliver?' The sage owl began to explain, 'Birds have special feathers called flight feathers on their wings. These feathers are curved and lightweight, which allows air to flow over and under them. When a bird flaps its wings, it creates an upward lift that helps it to soar high in the sky.'

Sammy's eyes widened with excitement. 'So, if I want to fly, I need to have flight feathers?' Oliver nodded, 'Exactly! But that's not all. Birds also have powerful muscles in their wings that generate the force needed for flight. Flapping their wings up and down creates thrust, and that's what propels them forward.'

Sammy listened intently, taking in all the information. 'But what about steering in the air, Oliver?' he asked. The wise owl replied, 'Birds have incredible control over their flight. They can adjust the angle and shape of their wings to change direction. They also use their tail feathers as a rudder, just like the tail of an airplane.'

Sammy felt inspired and determined. He knew he had a lot to learn, but he was ready to put in the effort. So, every day, Sammy practiced flapping his wings, strengthening his flight muscles, and honing his flying skills. Little by little, he felt himself getting closer to his dream of soaring high in the sky.