The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes

A country cottontail raising twenty-one children dreams of becoming an Easter Bunny, and when the wise Grandfather Bunny notices how capably she runs her big household, he chooses her for the job.

For the kid who's watched a busy parent juggle everything and wondered how they do it, this is the story that says that juggling itself is the extraordinary thing.

• Big idea: Being underestimated doesn't mean being unqualified — the everyday skills of caring for others are exactly the skills that make someone exceptional.
• Vibes: Gentle, hopeful, and quietly proud, with an old-fashioned warmth suited to Easter mornings.

• are working on believing in their own capabilities
• enjoy stories about animal families with lots of siblings
• respond well to an underdog earning recognition
• like to talk about what makes someone truly ready for a big job

• Story & problem-solving: What did Grandfather Bunny notice about how Cottontail ran her home that made him choose her?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Cottontail felt when she had almost given up on her dream?
• Real-life connection: What are some jobs at home that you do really well, just like Cottontail?
• Imagination: If you were picked for a big, important job tomorrow, what would you want it to be?
• Character: Why do you think it mattered that Cottontail had twenty-one children to look after?