The Gobblings is a very powerful book. The first message is that there is value in stopping and noticing what is going on around you. The second is that you may be the only one who can avert certain disaster. Then it shows, in no uncertain terms, that when this happens and you know what to do — do it! Don't stop and ask for permission. Don't waver or whine or run away trembling. Do it! Be brave! Finally, it reminds you that in order to do the right thing, there may be a sacrifice. It tells you all of this indirectly, by way of a little boy named Herbie on a space station, but the message is loud and clear — and beautifully illustrated.

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