Both my children like this story. [They are boy and girl; just turned 4 and 6.]The artwork is simple and attractive and the story is gentle and clever. As a mom I particularly like that Ginger doesn't just bound after the little girl and that it takes patience and persistence to coax him home. And once home, the little girl needs to be understanding of how Ginger feels.He lookedin all thecorners andunder allthe furniture.But poorGingerwasso nervous...that when the little girltried to shut the door,he ran out into the garden as fast as he could.Four Stars. [B+]. Good read-aloud. Good story that has something to discuss.