In this charming collection Larry Kaufman has penned a set of stories which children of all ages will find informative, enjoyable, laced with humour and entertaining. His love of nature and animals is reflected in the way Larry gives each of his animal characters a unique personality and draws the reader into the world. As the stories unfold we learn the names of trees and interesting facts about the animals in the stories. Beautifully illustrated by Sarah Okeefe.Younger children who are not ready to read will be enthralled and amused as the stories are read to them. Hear them giggle and Grandma or Grandpa read about the antics of Ding-Dong Dilly-Dung!These reflections on animals and what they teach us is surely a little masterpiece. Larry and Sara are to be congratulated. This is a great achievement for spiritual, pastoral and ecological communication. I am sure it will become a little classic. The illustrations strike the right note in the text. Occasional playful verse serves the serious message- Prof Anthony Kelly CSsR