The theme of this book is that it is what is inside that counts.  It’s a nice theme.  But that is about it.  The book tries and fails to rhyme.  Many rhymes are missed, there is no cadence, and it just comes out sounding harsh.  Plus there are story threads left open that are never woven in.  Such as when dad shakes his head at the price.  Then the story goes into a new kid and skateboarding?  It’s like a second story attached itself to the first one.  As for the illustrations.  Not really my thing.  Nothing about this book says “buy me”.

A wonderful story about learning it's what is on the inside that counts and about making new friends. I really loved the storyline and the moral behind it. The illustrations are really nice too. I would say this is the perfect addition to any child's library.