  | Rabbit and the motorbike Author: Hoefler, Kate | |
| Price: $6.50 | ||
Summary:
Rabbit lives, happy and content, in a wheat field, never venturing outside its bounds; but he enjoys old Dog's stories of life on the road with his motorbike--so when Dog dies and leaves Rabbit his bike, Rabbit starts to feel the powerful pull of the open road.
| Illustrator: | Jacoby, Sarah |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.00 Points: .5 Quiz: 510772 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/08/19)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/09/2019 PreS-Gr 2-An appealing story about grief and acceptance. Rabbit looks forward to Dog's visits and stories about his road trips on his motorbike. Rabbit loves to live vicariously through Dog's stories. But sadly, the day comes when Dog stops visiting. He does, however, leave his motorbike to Rabbit. Eventually, Rabbit embraces life (and the motorbike) and even makes a new friend, Cat. Jacoby's illustrations help keep the mood from becoming too dark; Dog is a schnauzer with a beard, black leather jacket and boots, and a riding scarf. His adventures include trips through the majestic redwood forest, on a beach followed by a flock of seagulls, and around the Mojave Desert. The message is a good one. As Dog says, "The world is beautiful…. If you're brave enough to see it. Even new places can feel like long-lost friends." VERDICT Recommended for public and school libraries as a tool for children who are experiencing grief. The tone is lighter than in many texts that deal with loss, and the book lends itself to discussion.-Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA - Copyright 2019 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
