The national bestseller about a curious rabbit is now available in a sturdy board book edition, just right for little hands, Easter baskets, and welcoming spring. Caldecott Medalist and New York Times‒bestselling author Kevin Henkes's glorious story stars a rambunctious and adventurous little white rabbit who discovers, in the end, that a mother's love is constant and true. Little white rabbit hops along, exploring and wondering. What would it be like to be as tall as a tree? Or as still as a rock? Or green, like the bright spring world around him? It's wonderful to wonder about many things and exciting to explore the world—but true happiness is knowing where you belong and who loves you best of all. Bright greens, yellows, pinks, and purples—the welcome colors of spring—dance across the pages of this pitch-perfect and critically acclaimed book for very young children. This board book by award-winning author Kevin Henkes is a wonderful choice for Easter baskets, as a gift for a new baby, for reading before bedtime, or for sharing anytime.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Food for the young imagination
By J.Prather
I will admit straight off that I am a huge fan of this author/illustrator. As a story time leader, I eagerly look forward to each of his new picture books, secure in the knowledge that it will be perfectly in tune with the imaginations of my preschool and toddler audiences. I know that they won't be too long, and that the author's spare text will perfectly complement illustrations that are simple and well defined. This author has mastered the art of "less is more" in picture books and still manages to convey messages that are full of spirit, imagination and whimsy. Little White Rabbit does not disappoint. It feeds the imagination and celebrates curiosity. This is a wonderful selection for any group of toddlers or young preschoolers. The color scheme evokes Spring and Easter but this is a book that can be read year round. It's going into my own story time collection, right next to Birds, Old Bear, A Good Day, and My Garden. Another stellar effort not to be missed. Recommended.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.Baby Bunny
By Catherine W. Hughes
Little white rabbit hops along and wonders what it would be like to be different. What would it be like to be green or tall or like a stone or like butterflies? When frightened by a cat, he hops as fast as he can, back to home, back to his mother rabbit who loves him. This cozy picture book is perfect for older infants and young children ages 2-5.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful."Simple, Imaginative, & Beautifully Illustrated"
By first words...God's breath
Fuel your child's life with imagination: walk in the snow and photograph your footprints, make a snow angel worth photographing, and then walk briskly to the neighborhood library and find this appealing book. Kevin Henkes is said to have written and illustrated his first book, All Alone, while in high school; that's quite an accomplishment. His parents fostered his love for reading, illustrating, and imagining by visiting the library. From there, his creativity took wing and in the latest book, published in January 2011, he introduces Little White Rabbit who wonders of being bigger, bigger than life, only to realize that wondering is great, within limits. Little White Rabbit meets a life-size cat and reconsiders what he wishes for. I am all for giving your child wings for life's adventures. This book, with its colored pencil and acrylic illustrations will both allow your child to adventure into the story, its meaning and consequences, and possibly, illustrating a story on her own. Once the little rabbit is exhausted from his wonderings, he heads home to find his Mother's arms ready to greet him. Hopefully, acquainting your child with books like this, she or he, too, will run into your arms.
