Join Hermie and an adorable cast of characters in this story of magic and mischief. In a time when all animals could talk, find out how dangerous it is to wake up a cranky old crab Watch as Hermie casts a spell that all animals, even your pet, still remember today When the smoke clears......... "The Animals' Mixed-up Ears" Children and parents alike will learn the answers to some age-old questions while reading this book, such as: * Why can't animals talk? * Do animals understand us when we speak? * Why do animals live in parks, the jungle, etc.? * Does my pet talk when I'm not around to hear? * Is a hermit crab cranky? * Is there really magic? This story is sure to enthrall children and parents alike. Younger children will lose themselves in the vibrant colors and detail of the illustrations. With nearly 50 different animal characters, and all of them talking, your child will be able to read this book over and over again, finding something new each time. Your child will want to hear, see and see this story over and over again All illustrations were created by Catherine Kraetschmer, a noted artist from South Africa. Her years of experience and exposure to wildlife are reflected in her depiction of the various animal characters. The attention to detail is superb Older children will appreciate the rhythm and rhyme of the text and follow the story's natural progression from beginning to end. This is a story book that actually tells a Story Considered a Leveled-Reader, children 8-12 years of age can read this book alone. The author, an English teacher for many years, understands what captures a child's attention in a book. This is it In these times of electronic distractions, wouldn't it be nice to sit down with your child and spend some quality time reading a good book? "Imagination...no batteried required." All children will look at animals, especially their pets, in a new an exciting way after reading this book.