Description
Raccoon is reading an exciting adventure story and decides he would like to go around the world. Raccoon goes to Badger to borrow a boat, and Badger joins the adventure. At the market, they meet Fox, who offers to cook if she can join. Next, they meet Bear, who says he will protect them. As they reach the river, they find Crow, who wants to join as a lookout. Soon, they set off down the river. On their trip, they run into a snake and some rough water. Finally landing on a sandy shore, the group eats, plays, and swims. When the rain begins and becomes increasingly heavy, however, each critter wants to go home for a different reason. The group packs up quickly, delighted with their first-world adventure and ready to go again.
Translated from German, this is a delightful story about friendship, adventure, and exploration, even if not far from home. This picture book may well whet young listeners’ appetites for more advanced stories like Frog and Toad are Friends or The Wind in the Willows.
