Suffering from burnout, I decided to take a break, and in the interim, picked up a copy of a neat book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and here is my review of "Wooffer: Stories You Can Read To Your Dog", by Betty Fasig.

Wooffer, by Betty Fasig
 
This well written little book holds many surprises in the lessons the animals on Ms. Fasig's farm learn from one another. From an abandoned dog to a seven legged spider, the animals on Wooffer's farm live their lives in harmony by resolving their differences and coming to the aid of one another. When dilemmas come to the any of the creatures dwelling there, Wooffer steps up as the hero and finds solutions with the help of his Mom, Ms Fasig.
 
Ms. Fasig writes in a style that is easily read and appeals to young and old alike. She gives voice to each of the creatures, reminding us that even the smallest animals have lives and problems not unlike humans that they must solve. This reader found Wooffer to be a refreshing change of pace, putting human suffering in perspective and fading the world's woes into the background, if only for a short while. I was sorry to have finished this little volume and look forward to any future offerings by this author.