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Into the Thicket

Written by Gail Kuhnlein

Illustrated by John Megahan

Patrick is a sensitive young boy with a gentle heart. His older brother, Ben, is rather hard and often teases Patrick.

One day, Patrick finds an injured baby rabbit. He convinces Ben to accompany him to Felice at the Wildlife Rescue. To get there quickly, Patrick and Ben will have to cross a scary thicket, which Patrick believes contains all manner of scary creatures. Patrick overcomes his fears because the urge to help an injured creature is stronger.

Throughout the sixty-page book, children learn about nature and its delicate creatures. Patrick teaches how to care for and nurture this frail rabbit. They learn that even when a strong bond develops, these creatures must learn how to be strong, resilient, and survive on their own.

I enjoyed the author’s technique of using onomatopoeia to teach sights and sounds of nature. The soft watercolors complement the mood of the tale.

This book is both a picture book and a beginning chapter book that is suitable for new readers.

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