Paulette spends her time playing alone in the backyard under a tall tree, holding her doll, in a rural area. Watching other kids have fun without her makes her feel lonely. Suddenly, the wooden chair she sits on starts moving and tosses her off. She bravely climbs back on, and the chair begins to buck like a wild horse, filling her with joy. It races across the countryside and then throws her off right into the middle of the children playing, helping her get past her shyness. Paulette joins them and enjoys herself. Each day, she spends time with the chair, chatting with it, reading books together, napping in the shade, chasing a cat, or simply racing through the summer fields.
As the seasons pass, Paulette grows older, and she gradually becomes too big and heavy for the small chair, outgrowing it. When she reaches her early teens, she must move to the city, living in a tiny rented room and facing a large class full of boys and girls as the new transfer student. The other girls ignore her, leaving her once again isolated and unhappy. But her loyal wooden chair is there for her, and they race through the city together. Passing all the cars on the main road reminds Paulette of the times they raced with wild horses in the countryside when she was much younger, making her very happy. Once again, the chair flings her through the air, helping Paulette find new friends.
