Either this book will someday be adapted into a beautifully rendered animated film, or there is no justice in this world. Every page evokes warmth and whimsy in such a way I couldn't help but imagine it rendered in my mind at times in the style of Coraline, at times The Iron Giant, at times Paddington, but always with the distinct, strong heart of those favorites. This is the perfect 2020 antidote, a shot of warmth and optimism and the feeling of things falling into place just the right way, and it will stay with me for a long time. This was an absolute treat.