content: This is an engaging story empowering children to believe that they can have an effect on the world around them if they work within the rules that exist. There are some humorous situations, not all of which will be appreciated by less sophisticated children, a few bloodless fight scenes, and some very quirky children.Overall, this is would make a good read-aloud book for teachers or parents to share with their 2nd -4th grade aged children. The topic of conservation ties in with studies of rain forests, the environment, and animal life-cycles.