The farmer is a gentle, hardworking man who loves his animals and tends
his fields with strong, caring hands. When a series of disasters
destroys his crops, he is forced to sell some of his cherished animals
to survive until the next planting. He passionately hopes he will be
able to buy back his four-legged friends after the next harvest. The
illustrations are richly detailed and filled with life and emotion.
Children will delight in discovering the tiny details hidden in the
illustrations and finding Squeakers the Mouse in each one. This is a
story of hardship and loss, but it highlights growth, joy, friendship,
and forgiveness.