Before leaving, Mother Sheep warns her seven little lambs, “Don’t let the Big Bad Wolf in!” when the big bad wolf at the door. The seven little lambs firmly reply, “NO! You’re the Big Bad Wolf. We won’t let you in!”
In another scene, the ugly duckling approaches a group of swans, hoping to make friends. “Knock, knock, knock! Can I join you?” The swans reply “NO! You’re too ugly, and you’re not one of us.”
These rejected animals are then approached by a little crocodile and a little mouse. Through classic tales, the book encourages readers not to lose heart when faced with rejection—because while the world may not be perfect, there will always be someone who will welcome and accept you. With a little more tolerance, the world becomes a broader, kinder place.