I felt that the illustrations really added to the book and made it appeal to a wider audience. I love the idea that the bunny came to her. I also liked the idea of the tidy town but in the end that's not what mattered. I think the illustrations really brought the book to life and it was definitely a story that children can relate to. I remember wanting a puppy when I was little and my parents gave me every kind of reason not to get one, but in the end I did get one.