A poetic and gentle story of the complexities of growing up. Enter the wonderful world of the following curious cast: the Rabbit who wants to grow up, the anxious Stag, the Soldier at war, the Cat and his recurring dream, the Book that wants to know everything, and the Shadow. This book deals with emotion and fear in a thoughtful and delicate way, and will be enjoyed on different levels by the whole family.  Rutten illustrates every page in beautiful transparent washes and flowing lines. Hardback.