I don't usually read a lot of graphic novels, but this is a moving and enchanting little story, and told with beautiful illustrations! I loved the sense of movement in the pictures, but sometimes I wasn't quite sure what was going on until I really looked at each illustration carefully. (I always find that when I'm reading a magazine or any medium where there are both photos and text, I will read the text first. My eye is drawn to text before images.) So I, personally, wish there had been more dialogue and more text in the story. However, I can see that the pathos and sweetness of the story is enhanced by the visuals rather than words. Most of the time, no words are needed. The expressions in the art says it all. And the passages of text that ARE included are woven into the story with purpose and care. Beautifully done!