My 18-month old son absolutely LOVES this story, and so do I. He was entranced by the story and the images from the very first time it was read to him. Even after many, many readings, he has not yet grown tired of it, either. In fact, I often hear him reciting phrases from this story at random times throughout the day! The story is very sweet, the rhymes are simple yet memorable (great for early learners) and the illustrations are beautiful. I suspect that this book probably has not gotten the exposure it deserves; it could otherwise easily be a classic.