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Description
Emma's pet rabbit Smoky loves her so much that he decides to find her a very special Easter gift. He braves the busy city streets, encountering traffic, crowds, and other challenges, all to reach the big store. After surviving the perils of the city, Smoky returns home with a surprise that makes Emma's Easter truly memorable. The full-color pictures add bright springtime charm to this tale for early readers.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a sweet, quick read for younger kids, this little book about Smokey the rabbit is perfect. Emma's pet bunny loves her so much that he sets out to find her the perfect Easter gift, and watching his determination and care is really touching. The story is short enough for emerging readers to finish in one sitting, but the message about loving and appreciating the people and pets in your life will stick with them. Kids who adore animals or are working on their reading confidence will especially enjoy seeing things from Smokey's perspective. Parents will appreciate that it's a wholesome, gentle story perfect for spring reading or slipping into an Easter basket, and there's just enough gentle problem-solving to keep little ones interested without anything scary or intense. If your child loves stories about pet friendships, they'd probably also enjoy "The Golden Bone" or other early reader books about animals and their families.