Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A moving and universal picture book about the power of listening to show empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small.
ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, The Wall Street Journal, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly
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.
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About the Author
Cori Doerrfeld is the author-illustrator of Penny Loves Pink, Little Bunny Foo Foo, Matilda in the Middle and Maggie and Wendel: Imagine Everything!. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and kids.
Reviews
PreS-K—Taylor is overcome with sadness when an impressive block construction crashes to the ground, and none of his animal friends' suggestions help. Each creature proposes an outlet: Chicken wants to talk about it, Bear surmises that Taylor is angry and offers to "shout about it," Hyena suggests laughing, and so on. Taylor doesn't feel like doing any of those things and remains in a funk. But when Rabbit cuddles in close and listens, the child finally lets loose. With sadness finally dispelled, Taylor can now envision beginning again to build something "amazing." The cartoon illustrations, digitally rendered with thick black outlines, depict a curly-haired moppet in striped pajamas. The animals appear in several vignettes as they submit their ideas. Taylor builds with rapt concentration, proudly admires the work, gasps in horror at its destruction, and curls up in sadness before expressing bottled up feelings. The only background color is the deep purple against which a flock of black birds swoops down and scatters the blocks and the background against Taylor's real and imagined structures. VERDICT In addition to validating feelings of anger and disappointment, this book is a fine vehicle for group discussion of ways to help others deal with these emotions. Sometimes just listening is best of all.—Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Cambridge, MA
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The Rabbit Listened
Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.073522935X.G
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The Rabbit Listened
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Penguin Young Readers Group, 2018
ISBN 10: 073522935X
ISBN 13: 9780735229358
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 17891895-6
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The Rabbit Listened
Published by
Penguin Young Readers Group, 2018
ISBN 10: 073522935X
ISBN 13: 9780735229358
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 14922502-6
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ISBN 10: 073522935X
ISBN 13: 9780735229358
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 17891895-6
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item for full refund. Ships USPS Media Mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.073522935X.VG
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Seller: Vive Liber Books, Somers, CT, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). Pages are clean with normal wear. May have limited markings & or highlighting within pages & or cover. May have some wear & creases on the cover. The spine may also have minor wear. May not include CD DVD, access code or any other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # VLM.ZYA
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Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.VM7I
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Seller: Books for Life, LAUREL, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). Book is in acceptable condition. May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable. Does not include original dustcover jacket. Possibly Ex Library Copy. Seller Inventory # LFM.7L0D
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Seller: Books for Life, LAUREL, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights. Seller Inventory # LFM.7K08
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Seller: New Legacy Books, Annandale, NJ, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Doerrfeld, Cori (illustrator). The cover shows normal wear. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations! Seller Inventory # mon0000024156