тАЬFans of CharlotteтАЩs Web and other gentle animal stories will enjoy this charming tale . . . This sweet story . . . has a comforting, classic feel.тАЭ тАФSchool Library Journal
When Burdock the barn cat sneaks into the BaxtersтАЩ farmhouse kitchen to hide behind a warm stove, he overhears a sinister plot that endangers all the animals on the farm. ItтАЩs up to him and his cacophonous cohorts to figure out how to bust out of the barn before itтАЩs too late. In this winning debut, readers will fall in love with the solitary cat, the self-effacing cow, the unstoppable pig, even a wayward she-owlтАФall brought to life with clever dialogue, poetic descriptions, and expressive black-and-white illustrations. This warm, lively read-aloud story about teamwork and friendship has the timeless appeal of a much-loved quilt.
тАЬIn the tradition of Garth WilliamsтАЩs pen-and-ink barnyard images, BondтАЩs energetically sketched b&w illustrations illuminate the animalsтАЩ distinct dispositions as well as their communal courage and devotion.тАЭ тАФPublishers Weekly
тАЬThe book offers an opportunity for young readers to increase their vocabulary, especially if read with parents or older siblings . . . The story is filled with clear lessons about the danger of jumping to conclusions, the joys of teamwork, and the importance of accepting one anotherтАЩs differences.тАЭ тАФBooklist