The Angel and the Christmas Rabbit

Illustrations from fourteen accomplished artists relate twenty-four traditional short advent stories in a book full of tales of sharing, tradition, and festivities.

Grade 1-3–Originally published in German, this is a collection by various authors, including half a dozen "connecting stories" by Weninger. They are loosely bound by the concept of an angel and a rabbit discussing ideas for a perfect Christmas present. The offerings range from a retelling of the "Gingerbread Man" to the tale of a little girl whose wish for snow comes true, and they vary in quality and interest. Most of the paintings, contributed by various artists, are compelling, but they are few and far between. The conversations between the angel and rabbit have an arbitrary feel, but the illustrations of these characters are among the most appealing in the book. Not a necessary purchase.–E. M.
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