Illustrated in full color. Forced from her home by bulldozers, baby Jackrabbit can't keep up with her family and finds herself frightened and alone. It's not long, however, before some humans discover her, and they're quick to do what they can to take care of her--from feeding her with a doll's bottle to making her a bed of straw. When Jackrabbit is big enough to return to the wild, the family makes the difficult decision to return her to her real home--to raise a family of her own.
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3?London captures the hearts of young readers as he relates how a little, lost jackrabbit is rescued by a woman and eventually released back into the wild. The author's staccato sentences create suspense-"There's something behind her-yellow eyes in the dark... A dog barks. A light flashes. Jackrabbit freezes"-and establish the story's emotional pitch. Ray's pastel tones of brown and orange complement the sensitivity of the narrative. The woman's family cares for "Jackie" until she's ready to go "running with the wind, racing cloud shadows and leaping like a jackrabbit?like the jackrabbit she is." This story offers a springboard for class discussions on the environment, wildlife, natural habitats, self-esteem, and personal identity. Jackrabbit will bound from the shelves and find a safe and loving haven with audiences everywhere.?Patricia Mahoney Brown, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kenmore, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ages 3^-7. When bulldozers arrive to begin developing the orchard land around a baby jackrabbit's nest, her mother and siblings flee. The runt of the litter, she is too small to keep up, so the frightened creature hides in a hole until she is rescued by a woman who lives nearby. The woman and her family feed and care for Jackie, as they name her, allowing her to explore their home and yard as she grows. Finally, the woman reintroduces an adult Jackie into the wild, where she successfully mates and begins a family of her own. The story (based on a true incident) is told in a direct way that allows young readers to experience the animal's plight. Ray's soft, pastel illustrations also emphasize the hare and her natural surroundings. A good choice for spring story hours, this may also spark discussions about loss of habitats and the merits of keeping wild animals as pets. Kay Weisman
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