The Skimming Stone is a beautifully illustrated short story about courage, self-belief and optimism. If you had the chance to do the thing you always wanted to do, would you dare? Could you ignore the doubts and follow your heart – even at the risk of failure? It is only when we have the courage to take the first step that things truly change. And something new can begin. I knew the moment had arrived at last. The stars had aligned. It was the perfect balance of stillness and silence.