Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this book promotes a healthy, loving message. Nothing objectionable is presented.
Families can talk with their children about friendship and sharing. How did Mouse feel when Rabbit flew his plane into the tree. Did Rabbit have a good idea for getting it down? Would that really work? Could you think of other ways to get the plane down? Why didn't Mouse get mad at him? How do you feel when you have a new toy? Do you feel like sharing it with just anyone? how about with your best friend? Have you ever wanted to play with something that was special to someone else? Would they share with you? Have you ever broken or lost a toy you have borrowed? What did you do about it? Was Mouse a good friend? What about Rabbit?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Patricia Tauzer
With its strong artistic lines, simple text, and uplifting message, MY FRIEND RABBIT is a book that should be a part of every young child's library. From the front cover on, readers will be drawn in by bold, graphic illustrations set within a black-lined frame. But they will stay because of the message. The tale is simple yet poignant; one to which kids and adults alike will relate.
How to play with the big kids, how to share a treasured toy, and how to solve problems for yourself are the primary themes. Whether or not people will still be your friends when you mess up is another. All of this is addressed in the simple, supportive friendship of Rabbit and Mouse. Their relationship and Rabbit's shenanigans bring to mind other mischievous but well-meaning characters such as Curious George, the Cat in the Hat and, of course, the Froggy from the series by Jonathan London.
Because the graphics are so striking, it won the Caldecott Medal in 2003, and because its story is both touching and positive, it's the basis for a 2007 animated TV series for preschoolers, also called My Friend Rabbit.
From The Book
My friend Rabbit means well.
But whatever he does,
wherever he goes,
trouble follows.
Plot Summary:
Though he means well, Rabbit's exuberance gets him into trouble at times. Still, his friend Mouse lets him fly his toy plane, which of course ends up in a tree. Rabbit's inventive solution to get the plane down doesn't exactly work ... but wait, not to worry, he has a new idea.
Related Books:
More Books about Respectful Friendship:
Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Other Books by Eric Rohmann:
The Cinder-Eyed Cats
Time Flies
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