I heard a lot about this book when it first came out back in 2019. I always meant to read it then, but I never got around to doing so until my sister sent me a copy for this past Christmas. My dad used to read us Winnie the Pooh stories, using different voices for all the characters. My sister said she heard those voices when she read this book.
This is the simple story of a boy who befriends the titular animals. They wander the countryside having everyday adventures and learning little lessons in life. Despite being a children’s book, it has lessons that apply to all ages. Turns out being human is pretty universal.
I really liked the messages in the book and its simplicity. Even the line drawings are simple and beautiful. I only wish the author’s handwriting was a little clearer. There were one or two places where I had to pause to discern what he had written. You see, even the words in the book are hand drawn. But this is a minor quibble about a unique and wonderful book.
My rating: 4/5
