Hmmm... This was a nice, simple little story. Very heart-warming, good writing, cool themes. But there wasn't much in characterization. I really love me some good, complex, real characters, and maybe I'm a bit too picky about it, but I just feel like the book ended and I still didn't know a lot about any of the characters. There wasn't much in plot but I do think the writing was lovely, the story was sweet, it's definitely something to read with your kids or if you need a little reminder of the world's goodness. Overall nice read but it could've used a little... more, in general. I may change this rating later but for now we're at a very hesitant 4 stars.