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LITTLE RABBIT'S CHRISTMAS
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Written by
Harry Horse
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Illustrated by
Harry Horse
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Hardcover: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-419-8
Total Pages: 32
Size: 10-3/4 x 8-1/4
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Harry Horse wrote and illustrated many books for children, including the popular Little Rabbit picture books and the novels The Last Polar Bears and The Last Castaways. He was also a political cartoonist for several national newspapers in the United Kingdom. He passed away in 2007.
For more information on Horse's work, please visit www.LittleRabbit.net
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Little Rabbit is back in a delightful story that shines a light on the true meaning of Christmas.
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
Reading Counts Test #: Q42375
Reading Counts Level: 2.9
AR Quiz#: 116908
AR Reading Level: 2.6
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It is Christmas Eve and Little Rabbit sees the perfect gift in a shop window: a lovely red sled. “All I really want is a sled. Then I would be happy,” he tells his parents before bed.
On Christmas morning the red sled is waiting for Little Rabbit, courtesy of the Christmas Rabbit. Little Rabbit cannot wait to try it out and show it off to his friends. Everyone begs him for a turn, and 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.
Young readers will relate to Little Rabbit’s latest predicament as he navigates a tricky situation and copes with complex feelings while learning an important lesson about sharing. Harry Horse’s colorful and buoyant illustrations vividly bring to life the indomitable hero in this gently reassuring story.
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Reviews
* STARRED REVIEW *
"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." School Library Journal "The very accessible artwork provides appealing settings, both inside the rabbits’ cozy burrow and in the snowy woods outside their home. Brightened with watercolor washes, the ink drawings create expressive characters whose emotions are easy to read. In Little Rabbit, preschoolers will find an everybunny: not quite civilized and sometimes a bit bratty but basically decent and at least wanting to be good."Booklist “A perfect story of friendship, this selection resounds with a solid message.”Books to Borrow Books to Buy “Charming in every way.”The Sunday Plain Dealer “This book is certain to become a favorite.”The Richmond Times-Dispatch “Young ones can learn with Little Rabbit how much better sharing is than being selfish. A good read to keep on hand…”Nashville Parent “Delivered in such an attractive package, the story’s message goes down as easily as a sled bearing a load of good friends.”Horn Book “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.”Publishers Weekly
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Awards
* 2007 Friends Medallion (special award)
* 2008 CCBC Choices 2008 (Seasons and Celebrations)
* 2008 The Best Children’s Books of the Year (Bank Street College of Education)
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