Dare I say that this is a classic in the making? Yep, I dare. What a fantastic children’s book. For me a great children’s book is one that the adult reader can enjoy as much as the child, and I thoroughly enjoyed this. If you can listen to the audiobook, do.

Suitable for all ages really, but this would make for a brilliant first chapter book, it’s full of excitement, has lots of lovely sentiments about friendship, self discovery and freedom. It’s also wordy, wordy in a wondrous “I’ve never heard this word before” type of way. How better to learn than to be excited by words 😊


Ethan Hawke’s narration is a masterpiece!

Huge thanks to Bolinda Audio via NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧

I found myself smiling before the first minute was up of this audiobook. The opening insistence of the animals being animals, not metaphors prepares for the gentle humour that runs throughout this powerful story. Ducks are not to be asked for they know nothing! The narration is pitched perfectly with the gravelly tones juxtaposed with this sense of humour and the enthusiastic tone genuinely reminding me of the many dogs I have had over the years. A relevant reminder of the power of perception. I loved it!