"Wait! Do you even know what you have there? It is called plastic, and it is dangerous to all animals."

I wish more of us heeded those words. I was reminded of Naomi Shihab Nye's Cast Away: Poems for our time. One day we will have to deal with our rubbish problem. We may delay the reckoning until the rocks and stones cry out and the animals create word art in the park for patrons and media to find. Too many of us, when told of (environmental and other) danger, simply insist, "Don't be silly."

I listened to the audio version through NetGalley. Each primary character had a distinct (if caricatured) voice. Some of the phrasing was unnatural. There were also some good emotional notes communicated through the voice.

This is the second "Grumpy-book" I am reading... well... listening, read by Trevor Goble. (He is just great, again!)
I love these little creatures, being very polite and helping out each other, and the message of the book is strong, timely and important. Yet, I find the story unnatural and somewhat forced. It gives us opportunity to discuss issues like environment, pollution, friendship and speaking up, which is good, but I expected a lighter and more funny approach - this is a children's book after all.

I thank NetGalley, Susan Chapman and IBPA for this Advance Reading Copy.