<p>Within a sentence this book takes the reader to the edge of a meadow thick with flowers. He must cross a bridge to reach it but once safely on the other side he can stretch and look about. Refocusing his senses the child is free to listen to a crow&#39;s call pat the old cow Daisy who is munching contemplatively away notice the rustle of a mouse in the grass...and learn the first of many curious things about this &#39;holiday meadow.&#39; A refreshing read.</p>