Overview
A red sled brings joy--and trouble--for Little Rabbit at Christmas. Can his friends save the day? A classic Christmas tale from beloved author-illustrator Harry Horse. An enchanting holiday treat for all collections. School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW On Christmas morning, a much-coveted red sled is waiting for Little Rabbit, courtesy of the Christmas Rabbit. He cannot wait to try it out and show it off to his friends. However, everyone begs him for a turn, so Little Rabbit goes off in a huff to sled alone. But when a fast hill and a frozen stream spell trouble for Little Rabbit, he quickly learns the value of friendship and sharing. Young readers will relate to Little Rabbit's predicament as he navigates a tricky situation and copes with complex feelings while learning an important lesson. Noted writer and artist Harry Horse brings his gently reassuring story to life with colorful and buoyant illustrations. Also by Harry Horse: Little Rabbit Goes to School Little Rabbit Lost Little Rabbit Runaway Little Rabbit's New Baby The Last Castaways The Last Cowboys The Last Gold Diggers The Last Polar Bears Awards: Best Children's Books of the Year Bank Street College of Education CCBC Choices (Seasons and Celebrations) Cooperative Children's Book Center
Full Product Details
Author: Harry Horse ,
Harry Horse
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company
Imprint: Peachtree Publishing Company
Dimensions:
Width: 22.10cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 26.80cm
Weight: 0.422kg
ISBN: 9781561454198
ISBN 10: 1561454192
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 September 2007
Recommended Age: From 2 to 6 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Delivered in such an attractive package, the story's message goes down as easily as a sled bearing a load of good friends. The joy of this book is in its delightful visual and textual details. Simple and satisfying pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork draws the eye to Little Rabbit's facial expressions, which include childish wonderment, frustration, and bravado. An enchanting holiday treat for all collections. Exceptionally nuanced illustrations in Horse's signature pen-and-ink and watercolors of an irresistible animal cast turn an obvious lesson about the importance of sharing into an appetizing holiday story. Brightened with watercolor washes, the ink drawings create expressive characters whose emotions are easy to read. In Little Rabbit, preschoolers will find an everybunny.
Exceptionally nuanced illustrations in Horse's signature pen-and-ink and watercolors of an irresistible animal cast turn an obvious lesson about the importance of sharing into an appetizing holiday story. Delivered in such an attractive package, the story's message goes down as easily as a sled bearing a load of good friends. Brightened with watercolor washes, the ink drawings create expressive characters whose emotions are easy to read. In Little Rabbit, preschoolers will find an everybunny. The joy of this book is in its delightful visual and textual details. Simple and satisfying pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork draws the eye to Little Rabbit's facial expressions, which include childish wonderment, frustration, and bravado. An enchanting holiday treat for all collections.
Author Information
Harry Horse wrote and illustrated many books for children, including the popular Little Rabbit picture books and several Middle Grade novels. He was also a political cartoonist for several national newspapers in the United Kingdom. He passed away in 2007. Harry Horse wrote and illustrated many books for children, including the popular Little Rabbit picture books and several Middle Grade novels. He was also a political cartoonist for several national newspapers in the United Kingdom. He passed away in 2007.
