All life starts at a beginning, and that is true whether one is a fish, a bird, a reptile, or a human. And after the beginning comes a world of possibilities and paths to explore. Set against the backdrop of a human couple experiencing the pregnancy, birth, and growth of their child (on into adulthood and beyond), the same cycle of life is explored for a salmon, a puffin, a bluefin tuna, and a sea turtle. And whether fish, bird, reptile, or human, many of us heed the call to return to a familiar home