"A wonderful story about what can happen when you really listen to someone. The first time I read it, I teared up a bit! It's intended for children, but I know plenty of adults who could stand to learn this important lesson about empathy."
Publisher Dial Books
Publication Date 2018-02-20
Section Children's Picture Books / All Staff Suggestions / Suggestions for Kids / Katherine F. / Kaleigh O.
Format Hardcover
ISBN 9780735229358
A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small.
When something sad 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 act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.
With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.