by Miska Miles
First published 1977
Small Rabbit lives in the meadow where summer warmth gives way to autumn's chill. As winter approaches, the little creature must find food and shelter while avoiding the many predators that hunt in the cold months. Hawks circle overhead and foxes prowl the frozen ground. Small Rabbit searches for safe places to hide and scraps of food beneath the snow. Each day brings new challenges as the weather grows harsher and survival becomes more difficult. The rabbit learns to be clever and quick, using wit and instinct to stay alive through the long winter season. This gentle story captures the quiet courage needed to endure when the world turns harsh and unforgiving.
Genres: fiction, nature, animals
Vibes: emotional, gentle, thought-provoking
Tropes: animal-protagonist, coming-of-age, overcoming-adversity
Setting: Meadow
Period: Autumn, Winter
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