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.
Cori Doerrfeld illustrated the acclaimed picture book The Rabbit Listened, as well as popular books like Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story and The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Read Aloud Tips
- Be creative with your voice.
- If different characters speak, use a variety of pitches.
- Make the most out of sound effects like “BOOM!”
- Adjust your tone. For sad parts, talk softer. For happy parts, use excitement.
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Study the pictures and have the students predict what happens next.
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This book is helpful in teaching children about comfort and healing. Allow this to foster discussions about more complex feelings, emotions, and experiences.
Full of spirit and uncensored emotion… Doerrfeld skillfully evokes the amazing bond between kids and their pets. – The Chicago Tribune