I first read this when it came out, loved it, and pit it away. I came across it recently and couldn't remember anything about it. Clearly time for a reread! 

The book stands up to time. It says a lot for a short book, and there's a lot going on beneath the surface of this delightful story. Accepting people who are different, finding your truth, and seeking to be accepted for yourself are all themes that we need today, as much as we did when this book came out. Such a joyful rediscovery!