To read Cuddlewick is nothing less than a subtle but glorious mantra for a way of life. The main theme continues to be the intersection between humans and the natural world, a true voice for children and adults, alike. It invites anyone looking to detach themselves from their own reality and explore what life is like in the characters' shoes. Set on the outskirts of a small village, where a pastoral way of living and community spirit are still in evidence. It is gentle, charming, almost wistful, where readers may retain a potency that could last forever. Nature has a unique ability to bypass the gatekeeper of the mind and go directly to the emotions, for nature is the purest portal to inner peace. In brief, this book is a hidden sapphire.