The Rabbit Listened

"This appealing work is an excellent addition to any emotional-intelligence shelf." -- Kirkus, starred review

"Each of Doerrfeld's highly distilled and elegantly concise vignettes brims with emotional honesty and profound empathy. The result is a story that's wise, funny, and easy to take to heart." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This is a delightful picture book with a lot of meaning in the subtext...Granting this work a place in your library collection should give it the exposure and the voice it so richly deserves." -- School Library Connection

"The Rabbit Listened is simple in premise, but deeply affecting." --TIME

"The bibliotherapeutic potential of thistitle is undeniable, but it never overwhelms the story and only contributes to thisbig-hearted picture book's success." -- The Horn Book

"Wonderfully drawn...offers what Taylor -- like all of us -- needs: the comfort of someone who will just listen, laugh and give a hug." -- New York Times

"[The Rabbit Listened] is a lovely book and a corrective, perhaps, for adults who may forget that quiet attention has its own curative power." -- The Wall Street Journal

"Full of spirit and uncensored emotion... Doerrfeld skillfully evokes the amazing bond between kids and their pets." -- The Chicago Tribune

"A gentle lesson in the power of silence." -- PEOPLE

"A beautifully rendered story of loss, friendship, andlearning how to rebuild.... This is a tear-jerking tale of learning howto be there for a loved one, relevant for both the child hearing the story and the adult reading it." -- Booklist

"A reminder for adults and children alike that sometimes the best way to help someone is to sit quietly with them." -- BCCB

"In addition to validating feelings of anger and disappointment, this book is a fine vehicle for group discussion of ways to help others deal with these emotions. Sometimes just listening is best of all" --SLJ

"A lovely springboard to discuss grief with young children." -- Book Riot