This story is very much like a fable with two friends having to work through a problem brought on by a misunderstanding, and a streak of competitiveness. This book would be a great tool for discussing friendship and talking through disagreements. This would be an interesting book to compare with other stories such as the "Tortoise and the Hare". I also feel this book would be terrific to use with a story basket or reenactment with props. Rabbit and owl are neighbors and friends, but rabbit loves the sun on his garden and owl loves the moonlight view of the faraway land. When owl complains to rabbit that he can't see through the overgrown plants, rabbit is unsympathetic. Owl's solution is to build his house taller. That will not do for rabbit who builds his house taller too. And they keep at it, stealing the sky until they lose everything they thought they cared about. My first read through with my 4 yr old was less than stellar. I wasn't used to such an obvious social message. When I read Yertle the Turtle or The Lorax, I expect my conscience to wake up a bit. The second time through sealed the deal. I love this book. The illustrations are beyond cute. The message is a great one, listen, care, compromise.
What do You think about Too Tall Houses (2012)?
Wonderful illustrations and a sweet story about friends.
—lys
This is a fun story with really nice illustrations
—summersvitavsky
Beautiful pictures, not much of a story.
—Glorie08
