My father bought me this book when I was five years old on the day that my baby sister was born. I did not understand the little person who was taking all of the attention and with this book, Herry was having the same issues. I am now 21 and I wish I still had it. It will be something valuable to pass on to my children.

As one would guess from the title, this book compares big and little things. Big Bird likes big things, like mountains, whales and tubas, and Little Bird likes little things like molehills, goldfish and the piccolo. I think it is very amusing that in one of the pictures it looks like Big Bird was reading The New Yorker, while in his hammock.

My daughter, who is now 21 years old, loved this book as a child. We are purchasing it for her nephews. She learned to tie her shoes, button her buttons....all at the age of 2 and because she truly wanted to do it herself.

An American Tail is a great book to teach children about the largest immigration in history. The author uses animated characters to tell about the immigrants journey to America and the struggles adjusting to their new life in the "land of the free".

As in most Disney books the story ends with a "happily ever after". This misconception that everything ends up great is the only real negative side of the book. So, I encourage parents and children alike to read this book. It's a writing that entertains and teaches at the same time. A must!