Pip, a clever crow, is desperately thirsty on a scorching day when all water sources are dry. He discovers a pitcher with water at the bottom but can't reach it. Through perseverance and creative thinking, he collects many small pebbles and drops them into the pitcher, causing the water level to rise until he can drink. A squirrel observes his ingenious solution. The story teaches that big problems can be solved with many small, determined efforts.