Rosemary Wells adapted the classic Lassie Come-Home in picture book form a few years ago. Visually, it is a lovely book, and the telling straight-forward and true to the original. Since then, her publisher has come out with a smaller, chapter book version, with the same illustrations printed in black and white. Although I personally missed the color of the picture book, the chapter book is a nice transition for young readers ready to move past picture books. The story of the valiant, loyal dog and young master still rings true.