Little Hare Finds a Gift

by Oleksandr Shatokhin

Overview

A new holiday classic in the making with a message for all that highlights the spirit of gifts and giving

One morning Little Hare wakes up to a thud on her roof. When she goes outside to investigate, she finds a gift-wrapped package has landed on her house. So starts a search to find the owner...

She drags the package all over the forest on the back of her sled, but no one knows whose it is, until she bumps into a large figure dressed in red and white with a long white beard and glasses.

This charming story follows the unfolding adventure as Little Hare helps to avoid a disaster and save Christmas for all her forest friends. Little Hare is rewarded for her generosity and selflessness with her own special gift. With delightful pastel art, Shatokhin has penned a tale that wonderfully embodies the spirit of the gifting season.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781636551166
Publisher:	Red Comet Press
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	AD630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

OLEKSANDR SHATOKHIN is an artist and children’s book illustrator who lives and works in Ukraine. He is the creator of the stunning wordless picture book Yellow Butterfly, which is his response to the war in Ukraine. He also wrote and illustrated the book The Happiest Lion Cub, also published by Red Comet Press. Little Hare Finds a Gift is his third book published for the English-speaking market. Despite the conflict, he continues to live with his family in Sumy, close to the Russian border with Ukraine. 

Editorial Reviews

"A kindhearted hare finds joy in generosity in this lightly adventurous holiday read. . . . Shatokhin’s soothing mint and periwinkle snowscapes communicate the cozy chill of the season." — Publishers Weekly

"The story reads aloud well; plan to read it again and again. The delicate illustrations create characters and settings that bring the fanciful tale to life. A quiet but satisfying Christmas story for young children."— Booklist

“A gorgeous heart-warming tale full of true Christmas spirit."— Outside in the World

From the Publisher

2024-05-17
A mysterious gift leads to a grand adventure in this Ukrainian import.

Little Hare wakes up to a loud sound and goes outside to find a big present on the roof of her small, snow-covered home. Whose present could it be? Little Hare loads the gift onto her sled and checks to see if it belongs to her forest animal neighbors: Mr. Fox, Auntie Owl, the piglets, and Mr. Snowman. Finally, Little Hare runs into none other than Santa Claus himself! Santa’s in trouble—a snowstorm caused him to lose the presents he intended to deliver. Ever the earnest helper, Little Hare helps him find and gather up the missing packages. She’s delighted when Santa tells her he’ll grant her a wish; she asks to help him deliver gifts from his sleigh. Next morning, Little Hare awakens to the knowledge that her friends will be getting presents and is more than a little surprised to find one for herself—a bunny-size snowplow, “perfect for visiting friends and delivering gifts of any size.” Charming, at times exaggerated illustrations make effective use of perspective and proportion; Little Hare seems especially diminutive, dwarfed by an immense, pink-skinned Santa. Gently building suspense before coming to a satisfying conclusion, this holiday tale stresses kindness and consideration—traits that are important at any time of year.

Engaging illustrations, wonderful pacing, and themes of generosity combine for a warm Christmas surprise. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews