
Rosemary Wells's 'Moss Pillows' is a gentle, comforting story about a young rabbit named Robert who endures a truly awful day visiting his relatives. From spilled juice to arguments with cousins, nothing seems to go right. Just when he's at his lowest, he's whisked away to the magical Bunny Planet, where he gets to re-experience the day in a perfect, joyful way. This book beautifully normalizes the experience of having a bad day and offers a whimsical, imaginative way to process and find comfort. It's ideal for children aged 4-8 who might struggle with big feelings of frustration or disappointment, providing a soothing narrative that reassures them that even the worst days can be made right, at least in their imagination.
Robert's visit to relatives is disastrous, but a visit to the Bunny Planet cheers him up as he experiences the day that should have been.