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Little Rabbit's Big Surprise

Series: Colour Fiction
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Little Rabbit's Big Surprise by Swapna Haddow is a delightful children's story about Little Rabbit, who eagerly takes on the responsibility of helping her grandad throughout the day. As she embarks on small but meaningful adventures, she learns important life lessons, spreads kindness, and discovers more about herself and her community. This charming tale showcases family bonds and offers gentle moral teachings suitable for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you love tales about unexpected adventures and the joy of kindness. It features a curious little rabbit who learns important lessons about helping others and discovering her own strengths, making it a heartwarming read for young readers who adore animal characters and gentle moral messages.

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Little Rabbit's Big Surprise

Little Rabbit is bored – everyone else is too busy to play. Her grandfather, Big Rabbit, suggests she helps him out for the day – he has lots of jobs to do. Little Rabbit is unsure what her grandfather does, but together they visit their woodland neighbours, and Little Rabbit realizes that the smallest of gestures can make a big difference.

Little Rabbit is bored - everyone else is too busy to play. Her grandfather, Big Rabbit, suggests she helps him out for the day - he has lots of jobs to do. Little Rabbit is unsure what her grandfather does, but together they visit their woodland neighbours, and Little Rabbit realizes that the smallest of gestures can make a big difference.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Little Rabbit's Big Surprise tells the charming story of Little Rabbit, who is bored because everyone else is too busy to play. Her grandfather, Big Rabbit, suggests she help him out for the day, as he has lots of jobs to do. Little Rabbit is unsure what her grandfather does, but together they visit their woodland neighbours. She soon realises that the smallest of gestures can make a big difference.

Little Rabbit's brothers and sisters are occupied with chores, and her friends are out collecting worms. Her grandfather, Big Rabbit, offers to make her his assistant for the day, promising plenty of work she can assist with. At first, Little Rabbit laughs, believing her grandfather doesn't have a job since he spends all his time with friends. But Big Rabbit replies, "Why don't you come with me and see?"

First, they visit Mole, who is having trouble with his dark tunnels. Then, they hop over to Granny Hedgehog's, where she is suffering from a rather nasty cold. As they're leaving, they meet Dormouse, who's struggling to keep his babies happy while foraging for twigs for their nest. The last stop is Squirrel's den; unfortunately, the usually acrobatic Squirrel has sprained her paw. After lending her a hand, they head home, ending what has been a busy day.

The next morning, Little Rabbit wakes to find her grandfather has left her a list of things to collect. This gets her excited, as she is certain the items are for making a kite. However, she's in for a big surprise...

This is a heartwarming story about helping others and spreading kindness—perfect for readers who appreciate a tale of generosity and the differences small actions can make.

Series: Colour Fiction

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788950282

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alison Friend

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Swapna Haddow (Author) Swapna's debut novel, DAVE PIGEON, was selected for the Guardian's Best New Children's Books 2016 and shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award 2016. Swapna lives in New Zealand with her son, her husband and Archie the mini schnauzer. Alison Friend (Illustrator) Alison has loved painting and drawing for as long as she can remember. She studied Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University and after graduating spent the next three years working as an apprentice stonemason on Nottingham's historic buildings.

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