librarybonanza 's review for:

The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
5.0

Age: Toddler-1st grade
Animals: Rabbit, variety of others
Emotion: The roller coaster accompanied with seeing a creation destroyed, understanding and expressing strong emotions

Taylor is so proud of his block tower and is utterly defeated when it all comes crashing down. Several animals come to "help" but Taylor finds no comfort in talking, shouting, remembering, laughing, hiding, throwing it all away, or ruining someone else's creation. After being left alone, a cuddly little quiet bunny hops in and stays to listen to Taylor--which is just what he needs.

The way that Doerrfeld parallels the animal behavior with Taylor's actual thoughts is refreshingly original. A great addition to storytimes and lessons on kindness and being a friend.