Rabbit and the Promise Sign [Hardcover]

Pat Day-Bivins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 1998 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

An illistrated children's story thatleaves readers, young and old, with comforting reminders that One who loves us is always near.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Authors Pat Day-Bivins and Philip Dale Smith have combined the Easter story and a fantasy about rabbits into a unique picture book they've called a Christian fable. The Rabbit and the Promise Sign has a relationship between Jesus and a rabbit. A star appears on the rabbit's forehead and places a star in the sky along with a bunny in the moon to be reminders of how Jesus is always near.This book has a story within the story. The "inner" story of Jesus and a long ago rabbit, The Promise Sign, is more compelling than the "outer" story about the birth of a special bunny who wears the Promise Sign. Why the authors didn't simply write the "inner" story is hard to guess. The outer story begins in a "telling" style, rather than the stronger "showing" method of writing. It also has an overuse of adverbs.The illustrations of anthropomorphic rabbits and scenery are original oil paintings created by Donna Brooks. Her paintings show the mixture of reality and fable in this story. The rabbits are appealing. Due to layout problems the text on some pages is difficult to read. An audio tape of co-author Philip Dale Smith reading the story is also available from the publisher. -- From Independent Publisher

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Golden Anchor Press; 1st edition (January 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188686408X
• ISBN-13: 978-1886864085
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,674,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent use of imagination to teach valuable truths!, February 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rabbit and the Promise Sign (Hardcover)

What a joy this book is! My children, including my teenagers, were enthralled with the story, it's meaning and the lovely illustrations. It reminds me so much of the 'picture books' of my childhood. Dale Smith is an incredible children's author, as proven by his other books, Over is Not Up and Night Time at the Zoo. His illistrators are of the finest quality. The collaboration with Pat Day-Bivins makes this a great book for all ages. What a message! We will enjoy this book for years to come.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great story of loyalty, compassion and family ties., February 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rabbit and the Promise Sign (Hardcover)

My first impression was what a lovely book! Then to discover that the story led me into another one with which I was very familiar and loved. I felt comfortable with this and was able, through the small rabbit, to become a part of the story. I also found that the rabbit family exhibited strength in their loyality to one another. In this time of broken families becoming more the norm, I loved enforcing family bonds to my grandchildren through this delightful and beautiful story. Both the story and the lovely paintings will be enjoyed in our home for years to come!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing the "Easter Bunny" and Easter into its true meaning, October 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Rabbit and the Promise Sign (Hardcover)

One of the most enjoyable children's books that I have purchased for my children. As I read the book, it was as meaningful for me, the parent, as it was my child. This is a book that will become a classic.