Beyond the Burrow

by Jessica Meserve
Illustrated by Jessica Meserve
The world can be a scary place for a small rabbit, especially when it’s filled with strange-looking creatures who don’t eat carrots. But does “giant, clawed, and hairy” have to mean “scary”? Rabbit is about to find out!
Price: $17.99
  • ISBN: 9781682633755
  • Publication date: 03/01/2022
  • Page Count: 40
  • Size: 10-5/8" x 10-1/16"
  • Age Range: 2-6

Description

The world can be a scary place for a small rabbit, especially when it’s filled with strange-looking creatures who don’t eat carrots. But does “giant, clawed, and hairy” have to mean “scary”? Rabbit is about to find out!

Rabbit loves staying close to home where it is warm and safe and cozy. After all, the outside has things with feathers and scales and horns and hooves! It’s certainly better—and safer—for a rabbit to stick to what she knows best: home sweet home. But when rabbit spots a particularly juicy carrot just outside of her comfort zone, she tumbles into a whole new world she wasn’t expecting!

Author-illustrator Jessica Meserve offers an adventurous, yet reassuring tale of exploration that will inspire boldness and curiosity. Paired with soft, colorful illustrations, this beautiful picture book also features a community of endearing animals and important social emotional learning themes of friendship, kindness, and bravery. Just right for toddlers and preschoolers who might need a nudge and are reluctant to embrace new experiences.

Author/Illustrator

Jessica Meserve

Author

Jessica Meserve was born in the US and grew up here and in the UK. She graduated with both a BA and an MA in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art and worked in publishing as a children’s book designer before going freelance to pursue a career as a children’s author and illustrator. She lives in Hertfordshire with husband, two daughters, and a dog named Maple.

Jessica Meserve

Illustrator

Jessica Meserve was born in the US and grew up here and in the UK. She graduated with both a BA and an MA in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art and worked in publishing as a children’s book designer before going freelance to pursue a career as a children’s author and illustrator. She lives in Hertfordshire with husband, two daughters, and a dog named Maple.

Reviews

“This sweet tale may encourage some youngsters to face new experiences with less trepidation.”Booklist

“Meserve tells a wonderful tale of unexpected adventure that demonstrates the fun of trying new things. The digital and mixed media illustrations are delicate with mostly warm, calming colors and scenes bathed in soft light. However, the spreads showing Rabbit with her new companions are more vibrant, underscoring the excitement of novelty. . . . A gentle story about the joyful discoveries and courage that can be found beyond one’s comfort zone.”—Kirkus Reviews

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