I don't know how I got out of childhood without having read this. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting with a group of three year olds and having it read to us. The kiddos seemed to take it in stride, but I wanted to cry (*uhump* I'm fine. I'm fine. I just have something in my eye...).
Here's the deal: now that I'm a parent, I read these types of books through that particular lens, and this book really lends itself to that kind of reading.
Simple.
Moving.
Easily read.
Inexpensive nasal decongestant.
Check it out. You'll be glad you did.