Miroslav Košuta, the esteemed Slovenian poet, wrote twenty-two poems for the youngest readers. Why is the little frog grumpy, and how many spines does the hedgehog have? These playful rhymes speak to young readers with their rhythm and themes that are close to children’s wonderment and imagination. Bartol’s warm and lively illustrations are a perfect match for Košuta’s poems. Together, they have created an ageless picture book that speaks to the inner child in every reader. A perfect book for reading aloud and, with its all–uppercase letters, for taking the first steps into the world of reading.