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Pre K - 3
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The Rabbit Listened

By Cori Doerrfeld

Illustrator: Cori Doerrfeld

A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small—now a New York Times bestseller and a perfect gift for any special occasion

When something sad happens, Taylor doesn’t know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn’t feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that’s not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.

With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen. 

Educator Resources

State Awards

Recommended reading lists from your state's teacher or librarian associations!
  • Colorado
    • CLEL Bell Award, 2019
  • Illinois
    • Monarch Award, 2020
  • Missouri
    • Building Block Picture Book Award 2019
  • Tennessee
    • Volunteer State Book Award 2020-2021
  • New Mexico
    • Land of Enchantment Book Award Roadrunner List, 2020-2021
  • Kentucky
    • Bluegrass Book Award, 2019-2020
  • Minnesota
    • Minnesota Book Awards 2019
  • Michigan
    • Mitten Award, 2019
  • Utah
    • Beehive Book Award, 2020
  • Maryland
    • Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, 2019-2020
  • Wisconsin
    • Picture This!, 2019
  • Texas
    • 2x2 Reading List, 2019
  • Indiana
    • Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award, 2020
  • Iowa
    • Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022

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