This book is a classic, what else really needs to be said??? I'll stick to reviewing the Audio version, which was new to me. Marcia Gay Harden gives a wonderful read here, very tender and motherly - as if you're right there on her lap. The soundtrack is absolutely wonderful and sets the tone for the story. I also really loved the addition of sound effects (the wash of the river, the splash at the bottom of the well, etc.). It's one thing to sit there listening with your kids, watching them imagine the narrative...but the look on their faces when they hear that big splash is priceless! I look forward to future book and CD releases from Macmillan and recommend this to anybody.