Synopses & Reviews
When a dog and a rat come upon a rabbit flattened on the road in their neighborhood, they contemplate her situation, wondering what they should do to help her. They decide it canand#8217;t be much fun to lie there; she should be moved. But how? And to where? Finally, the dog comes up with an inspired and unique idea and they work together through the night to make it happen. Once finished, they canand#8217;t be positive, but they think they have done their best to help the flat rabbit get somewhere better than the middle of the road where they found her. Sparely told with simple artwork,
The Flat Rabbit treats the concept of death with a sense of compassion and gentle humor and#151; and a note of practicality. In the end, the dogand#8217;s and the ratand#8217;s caring, thoughtful approach results in an unusual yet perfect way to respect their departed friend.
Review
"As perfectly, honestly childlike in its approach as Margaret Wise Brown and Remy Charlip's classic
The Dead Bird, this title should provoke both thought and discussion."
and#8211; Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"It's unusually corporeal . . . but it's this very tactile wrestling with death that feels so honest."
and#8211; Booklist, starred review
"A quietly profound new picture book"
and#8212; Maria Russo, New York Times
and#8220;A jumping-off point to explore death and compassion.and#8221;
and#8211; Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes
"A masterwork of minimalist storytelling... full of quiet wit and wistful wonder."
and#8211; Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
"Run, don't walk, to get a look at [The] Flat Rabbit. Be sure to look both ways before crossing the street ... The text and the artwork, which are deadpan (pun intended) and charming, are open to many interpretations."
and#8211; Hicklebee's Bookstore, San Jose, CA
About the Author
Bardur Oskarsson is a Faroese childrenand#8217;s writer, illustrator, and artist. He has won several literary awards and his works have been translated into Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, French, German, and English. He lives in the Faroe Islands, Denmark.