Taylor has created something they are so proud of, only to have it destroyed out of the blue.
Taylor is devastated.
When something terrible happens to us and we feel overwhelmed by all the feelings, it’s hard to get the support we need.
Taylor’s animal friends come to offer help. The chicken suggests talking about it. The bear recommends shouting. The hyena says to laugh about it.
But nothing makes Taylor feel better.
Until the rabbit shows up
The rabbit quietly sits in silence and offers comfort.
The rabbit listens.
The New York Times Bestseller The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld teaches us how to be there for a loved one during a time of loss or struggle. The sweet illustrations and touching story remind us how important it is to listen and to feel heard.
With the support of the rabbit Taylor talks, and shouts, and laughs, and remembers, and moves through each step of the process. Only then is Taylor able to move on and start to rebuild again.
I’d recommend this book to anyone struggling with a loss and feeling alone. Doerrfeld has done a beautiful job of demonstrating how well-meaning support often falls short if we don’t offer space and time for a person to express what they’re feeling.
This is a perfect book to teach children about empathy, support, loss, and comfort, and what it means to listen with your heart.
The Rabbit Listened will melt your heart.
Helps with: developing empathy, listening, kindness, friendship, validating feelings, grief and loss, change, heartache, the power of silence, offering comfort and holding space, the importance of physical presence, and healing.
Author: Cori Doerrfeld
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2018