The book is very cutesy in a Dr. Seuss way until the reader discovers that each character is eventually being chased by a man with a gun, oh and of course, the fox that wants to kill the baby pig. A reference to the fox who "comes to kill" and a statement that the boy says "You stop, or I will whip you-NOW". It becomes apparent that they are all running from a man with a gun showing a faceless man holding a rifle. Then you see the man with the rifle who says that someone is chasing him so "I took my gun and then I ran". It all ends with a sheep with his foot in a bucket that just needs some help.I understand the premise of the story and, in fact, it is a very cute story about a boy who is just trying to help. However, I do not feel that this book is appropriate for a two year old to be reading. (or should I say read to) and I`m not sure at what age level that this would be appropriate. I had to alter the story as I read it to my daughter.