Rabbit Cooks Up A Cunning Plan

Mountain Lion ruled the forest, and all of the other animals were tired of being hunted. Somehow, some way, they wanted to live a more peaceful life. So they held a meeting and decided that each day, one animal would make a meal for Lion. He would be filled with their dishes, so he wouldn't eat them. Lion agreed to the plan, but let them know that if he didn't like the food, he would eat the cook! When Rabbit forgot to cook his meal, he needed to think of something ... and quick! Would his plan work? 

Young Reader (7):
At first, our daughter was a little bit afraid to read this. The snarling tiger on the cover was intimidating to her. Then we read it, and giggled and laughed at the rabbit's plan.

Parent Perspective:
The story will remind you of a classic fable. The story is a clever (and tasty) twist on the outwit-the-bully theme. I also loved how it captured the idea that sometimes we are our "own worst enemy." The illustrations are well done and complement the story nicely.

Kids will cheer at rabbit's plan ... and then ask for lunch. The story draws on classic themes to craft a modern tale about our choices and weaknesses.

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