"Peter and the Wolf" is a story about the triumph of a weaker force against a seemingly invincible threat, thanks to cleverness and courage. Young Peter, who lives with his grandfather deep in the Russian taiga, stands little chance against the hungry wolf wandering the woods.

• One day, Peter goes out into the yard without his grandfather's permission.
• He witnesses the plight of the bird, the cat, and the duck who are threatened by the wolf.
• The encounter proves fatal for the duck, prompting Peter to devise a plan to trap the wolf.
• He climbs a tree and sets a snare.
• With the help of the brave bird, he manages to outsmart the wolf.