My mother read this book to me as a child. I thought the book was lost long ago. Last night, unpacking boxes, I discovered it. My husband sat down and read it to me while I cried, lost in memory.
This is truly a beautiful book, with exquisite paintings, and a wonderful story... one of those stories that teaches why things are the way they are (like How the Elephant got it's trunk, or other similar fables). A story of nature triumphing over greed. Honestly though, it was never about the story for me. It was about the beautiful paintings the books contains, their vivid colors, and the details contained therein. I will be buying a copy for each of my children, so that they can enjoy this wonderful book throughout their lives, just like I did.