This book is too saccharine-ridden for any self-respecting child. It mostly makes children gag. I have worked in a library and can count the number of times this book has been checked out on one hand. In fact, the only times this book had to be reshelved is when it was accidentally chosen and left for the librarians to clean up. The book is way to sugary sweet. There is no story and no interesting characters. Even the illustrations are watery and lack substance. There is nothing between the covers to stimulate interest in a child. The only function this book serves is as a therapy tool for severly depressed kids, but this might just worsen the situation. On the whole, this book is to be avoided at all costs