From the box:Here are the famous funny 'Sweet Pickles' and here is the town they live in. Welcome!Although the game is basically a simple collection game for the young child, it is made even more entertaining by the dialogue (suitable for early readers) from each of the animal characters. Reading is not required, only optional. The game is based on the characters created by Ruth Lerner Perle and Jacquelyn Reinach and illustrated by Richard Hefter. - BoardGameGeek