Hundred Feet Tall

PreS-Gr 1–When walking through the forest with his family, a young rabbit finds a small brown seed under a dusting of snow. He picks it up and returns to his home in the city to plant it in a jar. The rabbit nurtures the seed, much as rabbit’s parents nurture him. With the love and care it needs, the seed begins to flourish and grow. It grows to the point where it needs to be replanted outside, where it promises to grow to a hundred feet tall. This lyrical picture book for young readers tells two stories in one. It is the tale of a young rabbit helping a tree to grow, but also the story of the young rabbit and the growth and development of his family and community. There is a deliberate message of strength in the power of love and friendship. The book evokes feelings of togetherness, camaraderie, compassion, and kindness. The cartoon illustrations, rendered digitally and with watercolors, are joyful and light, adding to the feel-good nature of the tale.