Melo is a small and shy dog who loves the game of basketball. Melo is often teased by his peers for being "too short for the court" and told that he can't play with them. Just as he is about to give up again, his sister offers some reassuring words. Will he find the courage to play with the big dogs? In this tiny tongue-twisting tale, a basketball-loving dog and his sister show the value of encouraging words in helping us to overcome our fears.