Beyond the Burrow
Rabbit lives among other rabbits in a safe, cozy, rabbit-only environment, but pursuit of a carrot leads to an unwanted adventure that brings surprising revelations. “Falling is NOT a very rabbit thing to do. In fact, it’s something of a disaster.” But fall is exactly what Rabbit does while reaching for that sweet carrot. It sends her tumbling down a hole that lands her in a river, which leads her to an encounter with a not-rabbit (anteater), “giant and clawed and hairy, and most certainly scary.” Taking refuge in another hole, scared and hungry, Rabbit is given a gift by the not-rabbit. It isn’t a carrot. But it is “the most delicious thing she ever tasted.” Reconsidering her opinion of not-rabbits, Rabbit is now eager to learn more. What she discovers is a world full of many different not-rabbits, many opportunities for fun, and a great deal of kindness. Funny, sweet, but not too precious, this whimsical story features charming digital and mixed-media illustrations. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Jessica Meserve
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Action/Adventure
Animals (Fiction)
Humor
Publisher:
Peachtree
Publish Year: 2022
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781682633755
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Meserve