The animal illustrations are very lifelike with a touch of whimsy. Gentle colours fill the background. The verse isn't saccharine, as often occurs in picture books, but lilting and fun. On the Kindle the pages were too large to fit, but simply moving them up and down on the screen revealed all their beauty. Highly recommended for anyone who loves animals and for children of all ages to enjoy. Many thanks to the talented author and Illustrator for this very charming book.