In this story, Rylan is a happy kangaroo with lots of energy. All Rylan wants is someone to play with, so he has decided to embark on a great journey through the forest in search of his heart's desire, a friend. But as Rylan begins his journey, he will soon encounter rejection that will leave him questioning why differences should matter.

Will Rylan find what he is searching for in the forest, or will his journey leave him empty? Although Rylan has encountered rejection which left him feeling sad, his heart is filled with hope and excitement that he will find a friend.