(3) K-3 Illustrated by Feridun Oral. On Christmas Eve day, a rabbit hears a "whisper" in the snow; it turns out to be a teddy bear. The rabbit and his animal friends spend this compassion-cultivating book strategizing about how to find the child who has lost his or her beloved toy bear. Oral's meticulous art calls to mind Beatrix Potter with a snow-dusting of Jan Brett.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Feridun Oral. Because she's too old to live alone, rabbit Great Aunt Fanny moves in with her niece's family. This includes three bunny kids who adjust well to their cramped but lively new domestic situation. The illustrations of bunny family harmony recall the work of Clement Hurd, but the coming-to-terms-with-death story, while sensitive, lacks similar artistry: Weninger spells out everything that happens.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Feridun Oral. An owl describes how Baby Jesus bestowed upon the birds a "special song of blessing, of joy and good will." "'Why don't we sing it anymore?' asked the robin. 'People don't listen,' said the partridge." The birds decide to restore their song's hope and promise by singing to children. In this small-trim edition, delicate naturalistic illustrations capture the hush of winter and the transformative power of love.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2017