Twoviewskids Reviews 11

Mattie and Rabbit was a joy to read with my kids. We all loved the creative and unique graphics. The story was both engaging and meaningful. We had a nice discussion afterwards. Highly recommend!

It's so exciting to plant seeds and bulbs then anticipate the new growth in the spring. I liked how both Mattie and Rabbit hibernated through the winter. Neither one of them aware of the other. Then they cross each other's paths and Mattie has to figure out what to do. I really love Mattie's problem solving when she saw what had happened. She recognized that Rabbit had needs too and worked it out so they could both be happy.

This is an engaging and well-told children’s book with themes that feel very relevant today. It introduces ideas of empathy, understanding, and choice in a way that is clear and accessible to young readers. The story shows how our actions affect others and how compassion can change the outcome of a difficult situation.
Warm, thoughtful and heartfelt, It’s the kind of book that can lead naturally to good conversations at home or in the classroom, and it encourages children to think about their own feelings as well as the feelings of others.
As a grandfather I appreciate books like this that not only entertain, but seek to uplift and enrich as well.

A very sweet and beautifully illustrated story about the importance of feeling all of the emotions and taking different perspectives.

This is a charming book with several wonderful messages for children. I really loved the overall theme of "good and bad times come and go" as well as the idea that you can make choices in how you see and deal with disappointments. I also enjoyed the contrasting perspectives found in the characters of Mattie and Rabbit. The illustrations are bright and engaging, and the language rich while still being clear.

What a charming yet disarmingly educational book for young readers! As a new grandfather I can’t wait to read my grandson this book about the power of imagination and thought. It provides a growing seed of tolerance for mature understanding of all beings and things we grow to live with.

I think this book has all the right ingredients.....a thoughtful story....beautiful and engaging illustrations.....and an easy narrative. I can't imagine any child or adult not appreciating the time spent reading it together........

What a fun book that will help kids understand the changing seasons and the challenges faced by Rabbit as he manages to use his skills to avoid predators and find things to eat to keep himself healthy.
Readers will get to see how Rabbit uses his instincts to avoid fox during the winter so that he can survive and get to enjoy spring and eat the flowers that he so enjoys.
What is the best learning experience for readers is how Mattie understands the importance of nature and how she can make her surroundings help the insects, birds and animals that are part of her world! By building a backyard that includes the flowers that she so enjoys she gets to enjoy so much more!!
A fun and informative read😊

What a charming little book for children. The writer write a charming but simple story which guides the young mind to see a bigger picture and have empathy for what could have been an adversary. In this age, the subject is refreshingly simple.

My seven- and five-year-old really enjoyed Maddie and Rabbit. The vibrant illustrations captivated them from the start—they couldn't wait to see what was next.

As a mom, I love how it sparked real conversations about perspective and patience. Good things come, and good things go, but we get to choose how we see it all. It’s such a gentle, powerful reminder that there’s always a brighter outlook.

-Lesley Dunn

What a wonderful story and beautiful book. My LO was rooting for Rabbit all along. If we could all take a lesson from this book. It teaches young and old.