Genre: Concept Picture BookSummary: This book explores how it would feel to be different things. Whether that would be different colors, different sizes, immobile, afraid, or secure. The illustrations are used to tell the story through the eyes of a rabbit who is exploring his environment.Critique:a.) The author excels at discussing what it must be like to be different things through the eyes of the rabbit. The illustrations are a strong aid in telling this story and providing visual clues as to what the words are trying to tell the reader.b.) The biggest strength of this book is hands down the illustrations. The vibrant colors and attention to detail give the viewer a clear view of the idea that is being presented. The illustrations also use variations in size, color, and detail to help the reader understand each concept being presented. The main weakness of this book is that perhaps more details could have been provided via text to help solidify each concept.c.) On pages 9 and 10, no words are presented. The previous page ponders what it might feel like to be tall. The rabbit is portrayed as tall as the fir trees while other rabbits are shown actual size. It gives you a visual clue as to what tall must seem to be to someone or something that has never experienced “tall”.Curriculum Connection: This book would be a wonderful addition to a unit about changes in animals or people. You could use this at the beginning of a science unit about animal cycles to encourage conversation about different states. After hearing Kevin Henkes speak at TXLA, I came to understand there is so much more to a picture book than we see at first glance. His words have really opened my eyes and mind to all the beautiful details that make up a high quality picture book. Everything from the size of the book, the texture of the pages, the color of the ink used and the movement, or lack of, within its pages. Little White Rabbit is just such a perfect picture book. It is sheer beauty.
What do You think about Little White Rabbit (2011)?
Reminds me of The Runaway Bunny - yet completely it's own story. Love Kevin Henkes.
—Windwondy
I wonder what it would be like to be a little white rabbit...
—Kjs123
Beautiful drawings. I want to frame them all!
—Mystic
I love the illustration. So cute and colorful.
—kashyap
I wish the final page were less predictable.
—csijuka
