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The Spring Rabbit

By Joyce Dunbar and Susan Varley

Adjectives

heartwarming gentle charming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Smudge, the only rabbit in the woods without a sibling, longs for a brother or sister. His mother advises him to wait until spring, but the wait feels endless. Through autumn and winter, Smudge creates companions from leaves and snow, yet they don't last. As spring arrives, Smudge's patience is rewarded with the arrival of not one, but three new siblings. This heartwarming tale beautifully captures the anticipation and joy of welcoming new family members.

About the author

Joyce Dunbar is a much-loved British author who has written over seventy books for children. She is best known for her delightful picture book 'Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go To Sleep'. Joyce’s stories are full of warmth, imagination, and gentle humour, making her books favourites for children and families everywhere.

Pages

26 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1996

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