When a child hesitates, avoids, or worries about trying, they do not need more pressure. They need a story that helps them feel safe enough to begin.
The Rabbit in the Moon is a rhyming children’s picture book about courage, big feelings, and taking one small brave step at a time.
Yabbit the Rabbit would rather hide than try. New things feel too big, and “What if I mess up?” sounds louder than curiosity. But as his journey unfolds, Yabbit discovers something children deeply need to learn:
Courage does not mean feeling fearless. It means trying anyway, one tiny brave step at a time.
Perfect for children ages 3-8, this comforting bedtime story helps kids:
• understand worry, fear, and other big feelings
• recognize hesitation and avoidance in a safe, non-judgmental way
• build confidence through small, realistic steps
• see that bravery can be quiet, imperfect, and real
• begin hard things without needing to feel fully ready
Written in soothing rhyme and paired with warm, luminous illustrations, The Rabbit in the Moon is ideal for:
• kids who worry about trying new things
• children who freeze, stall, or avoid when something feels hard
• bedtime routines and calming read-aloud moments
• parents, teachers, counselors, and caregivers supporting emotional growth
Whether your child struggles with fear of mistakes, anxiety about new experiences, or that overwhelmed pause before starting, this story offers a shared language for courage, confidence, and emotional resilience.
A heartfelt picture book for families who want to help children take their first brave step, even when the moon feels far away.
KD Schnee is a children's author from Pittsburgh, PA. He was raised in Bull Valley, IL on a former Christmas-tree farm. He spent his childhood roaming the woods and listening to nightly read-alouds from his dad, and early favorites like A Cricket in Times Square helped plant the seeds for storytelling.His debut picture book, The Rabbit in the Moon, introduces Yabbit the Rabbit, a character first imagined by KD's mother and inspired by his own childhood tendencies to hesitate or avoid. Today, KD writes hopeful stories that help kids (and the child in all of us) face fear, feel brave, and grow.
