A very sweet bedtime story to curl up with children before falling asleep. The story begins with a gentle conversation between Little Rabbit and Mother Rabbit, starting with their admiration for the beautiful moon.
Bathed in moonlight, Little Rabbit watched many night wanderers enjoying their fun and adventures, which made life as a rabbit seem dull and uninteresting.
But is that really true?
Through the comforting words of Mother Rabbit, Little Rabbit gradually discovers all the wonderful things that come with being a rabbit. The dream of reaching the moon, after all, can always be achieved through boundless imagination.
Indeed, in Chinese folklore, the Jade Rabbit lives on the moon with the goddess Chang’e—a tale passed down for generations as part of the Mid-Autumn Festival (this year on October 6, 2025). This connection makes the theme of imagination feel even more universal and timeless.
Book Review: Little Rabbit Wants the Moon by Lauren Kukla, illustrated by Katie Markkula
Publication Date: March 10, 2026
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