With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustrations, The Rabbit Listened is a tender meditation on loss. When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to process this loss, and one by one they fail. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen, which is just what Taylor needs. Whether read in the wake of tragedy or as a primer for comforting others, this is a deeply moving and unforgettable story sure to soothe heartache of all sizes.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Best Book of the Year category by the Kirkus Award. It was recognised by the Time Ten Best Children's Books. It also was recognised in the Best Books category by the New York Public Library Awards. It was recognised in the Children's Book of the Year category by the New York Times Book Review.

There are 40 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2019 by Scallywag Press .

Elise Broach won an award for WHEN DINOSAURS CAME WITH EVERYTHING. Cori Doerrfeld has illustrated a variety of children's books, including Brooke Shields' WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD