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It's time for irrepressible Little Rabbit to celebrate Christmas and discover the opportunities and challenges of independence. On Christmas morning, a much-coveted red sled is waiting under the tree for Little Rabbit, courtesy of the Christmas Rabbit. He cannot wait to try it out and show it off to his friends. Each one 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. Harry Horse hits all the right notes in this gently humorous, reassuring story that depicts how children cope with a big transition. Readers will identify with the Little Rabbit's conflicting desires

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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. 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. 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.

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