I was surprised by this story, as I did not like it at first, but I came to appreciate the character development over time. Rosebud is a precious silk sleeping garment that the owner of the house got as a present for Christmas. Because of the material she is made of, she was portrayed as a snobby, pretentious character that only talked to those she believed were worthy. Red Flannel was a regular work shirt that had been through some tough situations because he had patches on his body. Based on the two personalities, the reader can find differences in the characters and relate their situation to real life. I enjoyed the illustrations on each page and the personification of the characters. It was a good book to read, although I did not like it at first. ( )