《洞的故事》既有现实意义，又富有孩童的想象力。故事从主人公查理发现一个洞开始，然后围绕不同人的工作属性，阐述这个人对于“洞”的态度。它能引导我们的孩子用思辨的眼光去看待事物。所有人都不需要的“洞”，是谁的天大惊喜呢？

When Hamish and Hermione hole are chased out of the cheese where they live, they search the palace for a new place to call home. But the holes cause havoc wherever they go - no one wants holes in their knickers, bike wheel or boat! Exhausted, the pair rest in a piece of wood, only to be discovered by the palace carpenter, who knows that holes can be really useful - especially when you are making beautiful musical instruments.