I have not been a huge fan of the few Polacco books I have read so far (sorry!), but I loved this one. The illustrations were vibrant yet gentle, the story was an interesting take on a classic tale, and the tension and suspense were masterfully done through both text and illustrations. It had a sweet, straightforward lesson, but also managed to leave room for interpretation and discussion about a topic that doesn't come up frequently in picture books. Will be returning to this one.