Worth the read, though you’ll guess the ending by end of page 1.

Such a fun tale from a science fiction genius.

Fun little read.

Short story but cool ending.

A classic science fiction tale with a fun twist. A short read, but worth it if your fan of Asimov’s work.

A bit boring

This version totally ruined the story’s surprise with an illustration a few pages into the story. I was really bummed!

Enjoyable - entertaining - easy read - classic Asimov!

An early 1950s work that though well written shows its age as science fiction, but is actually good as a study in human / alien interaction.

Asimov's clear writing style made me feel as though I were in the grass with Red and Slim as they discovered the "animals". The last two pages revealed the final phase of a well-crafted trick on the reader's perception of the characters that prompts the reader to realize that we must not assume we know it all when it comes to encountering something new, someone new, or, especially, an Asimov story.

A great read! And typical of IA!! Such a sense of wonder & real humor.

It is odd. Asimov was a hero of mine during the 1960s, but now his language seems forced to me, and the story in YOUTH seems like a tale too obvious and simple to be important.

A classic from a master of science fiction. A delight to re-read a story of my youth.

Thanks jolorene for the tip - DO NOT LOOK AT THE PICTURES WHILE READING! Great story though. I loved it. Can't wait to read the Foundation series now!

Great story but who added the illustrations at the beginning? I doubt Mr. Asimov would have liked them. Ruined the ending. You already know who's who by the second chapter.

Quick and easy read. A little too transparent but fun nonetheless.