The Rabbit Listened

A profound tool to help children understand their emotions and process their losses-whether it be the death of a loved one or a fallen block tower. Has the poignancy of Oliver Jeffers' The Heart and the Bottle

A person dealing with grief or depression often needs someone who will just sit quiet and listen.With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustrations, The Rabbit Listened is a tender meditation on loss. When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to process this loss, and one by one they fail. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen, which is just what Taylor needs. Whether read in the wake of tragedy or as a primer for comforting others, this is a deeply moving and unforgettable story sure to soothe heartache of all sizes.