The Rabbit Problem
By Emily Gravett
The Story
Two rabbits meet in Fibonacci's Field and start a family that multiplies faster than they can handle, forcing them to face a new seasonal challenge every month for a year.
Why It's Special
For the kid obsessed with calendars, counting, and watching numbers get delightfully out of control, this one turns a math joke into a whole year of chaos to pore over.
- Big idea: Growth is wonderful and completely overwhelming at the same time — sometimes at once.
- Vibes: Playful, busy, cleverly designed, and a little frantic in the best way.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love counting and numbers
- enjoy flipping through calendars and charts
- like to pore over tiny details on every page
- respond well to stories organized month by month
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & noticing: How did the rabbit family change from January to December?
- Imagination: What would you do if your family kept getting bigger and bigger every month?
- Real-life connection: Can you think of a time your family had to solve a new problem, like Lonely and Chalk Rabbit did each season?
- Math & patterns: Did you notice how the number of rabbits kept growing? Can you guess what number might come next?
- Story details: Which of the special pages did you like best — the baby rabbit record book, the carrot recipe book, or the pop-up ending?
