DAVY IN THE SNOW

Two young rabbits have a winter adventure when they’re stranded on their way home from their grandparents’ house.

Davy convinces his mother that he and sister Mia are old enough to travel alone to their grandparents’ house to deliver a homemade piece of cake. After a nice visit, the pair leave for home, trying to beat the impending snow. They lose their way in the middle of the whiteout, but Davy remembers the wise advice of their grandfather and remains calm and makes a shelter to keep them warm and dry. With a happy ending and the family’s reunification, the story demonstrates the importance of keeping a level head during emergencies. Tharlet’s illustrations give the personified bunnies plenty of charm and personality. From Davy’s red, ear-hugging hat to the grandparents with their drooping ears, the rabbits are expressive and fully imagined. Originally published in Switzerland and translated from German, this tale feels appropriately reassuring—it never truly feels like the young rabbits are in jeopardy, but their situation is nonetheless a serious one. And though Davy and Mia do their best on their own, ultimately their parents and siblings come to the rescue—a lovely, age-appropriate way to resolve the situation. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A sweet tale of independence and family support.