Can I Sit in the Middle?

A zebra, cat, child, and lion are on the sofa to share a book, but the stork isn't there yet. The cat needs a cushion, the hamsters are missing, someone is sitting on the lion's tail, and the fish wants to be in the middle. Finally, they can start, but not before a hullabaloo ensues. Susanne Strasser's animal stories are bestsellers in multiple languages.

Format: Board book
Length: 22 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Gecko Press

In a cozy living room, a group of animals gathered on the sofa to share a book:

• Zebra: "Wait! Where is Stork?"


• Cat: "I need a cushion."


• Hamster: "I'm missing."


• Lion: "Someone is sitting on my tail."


• Fish: "I want to be in the middle."

The animals were all ready to start reading, but there was still some chaos and confusion:

• The cat was searching for a comfortable spot.


• The hamster was nowhere to be found.


• Someone accidentally sat on the lion's tail.


• The fish wanted to be in the center of attention.

However, just as they were about to begin, Zebra stopped them:

• Zebra: "Hold on! Stork isn't here yet."

The animals looked around, wondering where Stork could be:

• Cat: "I hope he's not late."


• Hamster: "We can't start without him."


• Lion: "Please come soon, Stork."


• Fish: "I'm getting impatient."

Just then, a loud knock was heard at the door:

• Stork: "Finally, I'm here!"

The animals were relieved to see Stork and quickly made room for him on the sofa:

• Zebra: "Come on, Stork, take a seat."


• Cat: "Make yourself comfortable."


• Hamster: "We're ready to start now."


• Lion: "Thank you for joining us, Stork."


• Fish: "Welcome to the book club, Stork."

With Stork seated comfortably, the animals finally began to share the book:

• Zebra: "Let's start from the beginning."


• Cat: "This book is so interesting."


• Hamster: "I love the illustrations."


• Lion: "This story is really captivating."


• Fish: "I have a lot of questions."

As they read and discussed the book, the animals enjoyed each other's company and the joy of reading together:

• Zebra: "This is a perfect spot to read a book, behind the sofa under the blanket tent."


• Cat: "I agree. It's cozy and quiet here."


• Hamster: "I feel like I'm in a fairy tale."


• Lion: "I'm really enjoying this book."


• Fish: "I never knew that books could be so fun."

Finally, after hours of reading and talking, the animals finished the book and shared a final laugh:

• Zebra: "What a great story! I can't wait to read more books like this."


• Cat: "Me too. Books are really amazing."


• Hamster: "I had a lot of fun tonight."


• Lion: "I'm glad we could all share this experience."


• Fish: "I'm looking forward to our next book club meeting."

As they cleaned up the living room and prepared for bed, the animals felt happy and satisfied:

• Zebra: "I'm so glad we had this time together."


• Cat: "I feel like we've made new friends."


• Hamster: "I'm going to sleep with a big smile on my face."


• Lion: "I'm happy to have shared this book with all of you."


• Fish: "I can't wait for our next book club."

Susanne Strassers charming animal stories have won the hearts of children around the world:

• Her books are bestsellers in multiple languages, and she has created a beloved series of characters that children adore.


• With her playful and imaginative storytelling, Strassers has brought joy and wonder to millions of readers.


• If you're looking for a fun and engaging book to read with your children, be sure to check out Susanne Strassers books.

In a cozy living room, a delightful gathering of animals had assembled on the sofa, eager to share a book. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and excitement as the group included a zebra, a cat, a child, and a lion. However, just as they were about to begin their literary adventure, Zebra raised a voice of concern. "Wait!" exclaimed Zebra, "Stork isn't here yet!" The other animals looked around, wondering where Stork could be. The cat expressed a sense of urgency, saying, "I hope he's not late." The hamster chimed in, "We can't start without him." The lion pleaded with Stork to come soon, expressing his eagerness to begin. Meanwhile, the fish, feeling left out, demanded to be in the center of attention. Amidst the chaos, a loud knock resonated through the door, and to their relief, Stork emerged. The animals quickly made room for Stork on the sofa, ensuring that he was comfortable. With Stork seated, the animals finally commenced their book-sharing experience. Zebra took the lead, suggesting that they start from the beginning. The cat expressed her interest in the book, describing it as fascinating. The hamster marveled at the illustrations, while the lion found the story captivating. The fish, filled with curiosity, had a multitude of questions. As they delved into the book, the animals enjoyed each other's company and the joy of reading together. They found solace behind the sofa, beneath the cozy blanket tent, creating a perfect reading spot. Hours passed, and the animals immersed themselves in the story, laughing and discussing the various characters and plot twists. Finally, after hours of reading and talking, they completed the book and shared a final laugh. Zebra expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "What a great story! I can't wait to read more books like this." The cat echoed her sentiment, adding, "Books are really amazing." The hamster felt a sense of joy, stating, "I had a lot of fun tonight." The lion expressed his happiness, saying, "I'm glad we could all share this experience." The fish looked forward to their next book club meeting, eagerly anticipating the next literary adventure. As they cleaned up the living room and prepared for bed, the animals felt a deep sense of happiness and satisfaction. Zebra expressed her gratitude for the time they had spent together, saying, "I'm so glad we had this time together." The cat shared a similar sentiment, saying, "I feel like we've made new friends." The hamster went to sleep with a big smile on his face, feeling content and fulfilled. The lion, too, felt happy to have shared the book with all of them. Susanne Strassers charming animal stories have captured the hearts of children around the world. Her books are bestsellers in multiple languages, and she has created a beloved series of characters that children adore. With her playful and imaginative storytelling, Strassers has brought joy and wonder to millions of readers. If you're looking for a fun and engaging book to read with your children, be sure to check out Susanne Strassers books.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 204 x 216 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781776575855