Again, Ormerod's art hits me so that my heart aches for the beauty of the child, even though the odd hairstyle is distracting this time. And the illustrations are set up a bit like a comic, several panels per page, so much more is going on than what's happening in just the few words. I'd recommend this to any child who has ever loved or wanted a pet, and any adult (like me) who undervalues the importance of a pet. ( )