The Flat Rabbit (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781771470599)

When a dog and a rat come upon a rabbit flattened on the road in their neighborhood, they contemplate her situation, wondering what they should do to help her. They decide it can't be much fun to lie there; she should be moved. But how? And to where? Finally, the dog comes up with an inspired and unique idea and they work together through the night to make it happen. Once finished, they can't be positive, but they think they have done their best to help the flat rabbit get somewhere better than the middle of the road where they found her. Sparely told with simple artwork, The Flat Rabbit treats the concept of death with a sense of compassion and gentle humor -- and a note of practicality. In the end, the dog's and the rat's caring, thoughtful approach results in an unusual yet perfect way to respect their departed friend.

Grade: 3
Fountas & Pinnel: N
Lexile Measure: AD 610L
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.3,3a,5,5a,5b,5c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4,4a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1,3,4,5,6,7,10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.3,3a,3b,3c,3d,5,6,8,10


Author: Bardur Oskarsson
ISBN-10: 1771470593
ISBN-13: 9781771470599
Publisher: Owlkids
Language: English
Published: 09/09/2014
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.20w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2014 pg. 87
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2014
Publishers Weekly 08/04/2014
School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 92
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2015 pg. 18