Rabbit and the Motorbike

"Rabbit and the Motorbike" is a poignant fable for children aged 4-11 that gently navigates the difficult journey from grief to acceptance. Rabbit, a quiet homebody, finds his world enlarged by his adventurous friend Dog's tales. When Dog is no longer there, Rabbit must confront his fears and decide if he can pick up Dog's motorbike and embark on his own adventure. The book beautifully illustrates the process of coping with loss, finding inner bravery, and discovering one's own path. Its graceful text and evocative illustrations make it a perfect read-aloud for families experiencing loss or simply encouraging exploration and resilience.

★ "Exhilarating . . . Graceful text and evocative illustrations combine in this story about the rewards of facing fears and trying something new." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review A timeless fable of the journey from grief to acceptance that will touch every reader: Rabbit isn't sure he'll ever be brave enough to go on an adventure. He's a homebody who lives in a quiet field of wheat he dreams of leaving every night. His world is enlarged by his friend Dog and Dog's tales of motorbike adventures. But one day, Dog is gone, and with him, go the stories Rabbit loves so much. Dare Rabbit pick up the motorbike and live his own story? • A touching tale for those confronting loss and those who are eager to explore and experience the world around them • Rabbit's bravery in the face of sadness will console, nurture, and inspire young readers • Author Sarah Jacoby grew up wandering the woods outside of Philadelphia. She now draws for many people and places, including the New York Times, and she is the author and illustrator of Forever or a Day • Illustrator Kate Hoefler received her MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan, where she studied as a Colby Fellow. She is the author of Real Cowboys and Great Big Things Fans of Hungry Jim and Most of the Better Natural Thing in the World will enjoy the touching and meaningful storyline in Rabbit and the Motorbike. • Great read-aloud book for families/children experiencing loss or heartbreak • Books for kids ages 3–5 • Children's books for kindergarten–third grade