I understand why the author would want to make a statement about a book using as many words beginning with /p/ but this was the most frustrating book to read to a child. Every 3rd words seems to begin with /p/ and the long drawn out story with no good message made the story line a bore. The pictures were sweet so if you do borrow this book (because it is not worth buy) , just make up your own version to go with the pictures.