One in a series of twelve, this is an adorably illustrated story of friendship, partnership amongst the unlikely, and the courage to take paths less taken. I was very amused to see the dragon, along with all the Chinese zodiac animals, weaved into the story, as though the dragon is no different than a bird just flying in the sky. Perfectly normal, right? Anyway, I’m sure this will be a great book for a youngster born in the year of the sheep. ( )