Bibliograph

The flat rabbit, Baldur Oskarsson ; translation, Marita Thomsen

Type

Label

The flat rabbit, Baldur Oskarsson ; translation, Marita Thomsen

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Elementary Grade610, Lexile

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The flat rabbit

Oclc number

869584502

Responsibility statement

Baldur Oskarsson ; translation, Marita Thomsen

Summary

When they find a rabbit flattened in the road, a dog and a rat decide to give the deceased animal a proper sendoffWhen 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. 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor