This is one of those head scratchers. I liked the book, but it’s hard to say why. In a way it is like a Just So Story by Kipling that tells you how elephant got its truck. In this case it is why Misery exists in the world. It's a dark tale, but you don’t realize it’s a dark tale until the end. Overall I give it an interesting.

While I appreciate the dialect and the origin tale genre, I feel like some stories lose something when they are put down on paper. This is one of those stories for me. I think this needs to be performed--live--as it is intended through storytelling rather than reading.

This book is absolutely adorable. With fun phrases for kids to say and, of course, a moral to the story, this is just an excellent kids book. The illustrations fit the writing incredibly well. This is definitely one to add to your kids' library. I am very fortunate to have gotten a sneak peek at this book.