Little Rabbit's New Baby
Mama is expecting a baby and Little Rabbit is going to be a big brother!
He’s full of plans; he will teach the baby to play all sorts of games and be the best big brother ever. And when Mama has triplets, it looks like there will be three times the fun.
But having babies around might not be as much fun as Little Rabbit thought. They sleep and cry a lot. They are too young to throw a ball and they get their sticky paws on all his toys. They take up all of Mama’s and Papa’s time. “It’s not fair!” cries Little Rabbit.
As it turns out, the new babies adore Little Rabbit. And one night when a tired Mama and Papa are at their wit’s end, Little Rabbit comes to the rescue, consoling his siblings and rocking them to sleep. Now Little Rabbit understands what an important job it is to be a big brother.
Young readers will relate to Little Rabbit’s challenging situation as he learns to cope with complex feelings and upheaval in the household. Harry Horse’s colorful and buoyant illustrations vividly bring to life the indomitable hero in this gently uplifting and reassuring story.
Author & Illustrator
Harry Horse wrote and illustrated many books for children, including the popular Little Rabbit picture books and the novels The Last Polar Bears, The Last Castaways, The Last Cowboys, and The Last Gold Diggers. He was also a political cartoonist for several national newspapers in the United Kingdom. He died in 2007.
You can visit Harry Horse’s website here.
Reviews
“A delightful addition.” ―School Library Journal, * STARRED REVIEW *
“The confectionery illustrations are very cute, and the rabbit hole is decked out in comfy furniture and accoutrements in a paean to cozy story domesticity.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“...another jewel...warm, gentle writing will calm and soothe any listener.” ―Sunday Eagle
“It's a familiar scenario that should resonate with kids who hear or read the story.” ―The San Francisco Chronicle
“Little Rabbit is, without a doubt, one of the most delightful rabbit characters to appear in children's literature.” ―Through the Looking Glass
“Sensitively written and beautifully illustrated, this upbeat book is delightful in every way.” ―Ocala.com
“The writing and expressive paintings will appeal to parents and children.” ―Sunday Plain Dealer
Awards
CCBC Choices (Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers) ―Cooperative Children's Book Center 2009
Best Books of the Year ―School Library Journal 2008
Best Children's Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education 2009

