A squirrel that snores, a lizard who loves to watch soap operas, a waspish queen bee and a spider who gets his eight legs. Tangled are among the residents of Avantika and her family are away on vacation. Furry and feathered creatures have a free run of the garden. Children will enjoy reading this collection of short stories about the animals, their daily quibbles and life’s small pleasures. While the story line tends to get a bit Predictable and repetitive, there are plenty of life lessons to be learnt for the young reader. Having said that, the book still makes for a light hearted read. BV