{"product_id":"because-of-the-rabbit-scholastic-gold","title":"Because of the Rabbit (Scholastic Gold)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNewbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you're a little different.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn the last night of summer, Emma and her Maine game warden father rescue a small domestic rabbit stuck in a fence; the very next day Emma starts fifth grade after years of being home schooled, excited and apprehensive about making new friends, but she is paired with Jack, a hyperactive boy, who does not seem to fit in with anyone--except that they share a love of animals, which draws them together, because of the rabbit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCynthia Lord is the award-winning author of \n\u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed \n\u003ci\u003eHalf a Chance\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eA Handful of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eBecause of the Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e. She made her picture-book debut with \n\u003ci\u003eHot Rod Hamster\u003c\/i\u003e, which won several awards, including the Parents' Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBecause of the Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e* \"A young girl learns about honesty, integrity, and friendship when she finds a lost rabbit and starts school for the first time... The beauty in Lord's tale of finding home in a new community is the way Emma's grandfather reaches her with his stories of magic even after he is gone, teaching her important lessons about following through on one's promises... \n\u003cb\u003eDelightful.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Emma learns the rewards of patience and understanding the perspectives of others. \n\u003cb\u003e[An] insightful story -- lucidly written from the heart.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Lord uses clear, straightforward sentences to relate experiences in ways that speak directly to children. From Emma's relationship with her brother to her insecurities about attending school to her procrastination in calling a family that's lost a rabbit, her emotions are mixed but layered and evident to readers. A heartfelt chapter book with broad appeal.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Handful of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e* \"Salma's artistic creativity and gumption awaken Lily to the power of imagination, the importance of embracing change and knowing when to let go of the past, and the rewards of venturing beyond one's comfort zone.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"The treatment of Salma's migrant life is matter-of-fact but direct, and Lily plausibly deals with possibilities of local racism and swells with indignation on behalf of her new friend. It's the straightforward and unaffected prose (highly suitable for a readaloud as well as reading alone) that really allows Lily's story to shine... it's hard to resist joining her on her journey toward greater maturity.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHalf a Chance\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e* \"[Lord] has combined vivid, cinematic description with deft characterization and handles several important issues with sensitivity, nuance, and great skill. A deeply enjoyable read.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"With winning results, Lord brings the same sensitivity to the subject of dementia that she brought to autism in her Newbery Honor book, \n\u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNewbery Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSchneider Family Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eALA Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNewbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you're a little different. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call. They're supposed to rescue a wild rabbit from a picket fence, but instead they find a little bunny. Emma convinces her father to bring him home for the night.The next day, Emma starts public school for the very first time after years of being homeschooled. More than anything, Emma wants to make a best friend in school. But things don't go as planned. On the first day of school, she's paired with a boy named Jack for a project. He can't stay on topic, he speaks out of turn, and he's obsessed with animals. Jack doesn't fit in, and Emma's worried he'll make her stand out.Emma and Jack bond over her rescue rabbit. But will their new friendship keep Emma from finding the new best friend she's meant to have? Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a beautiful and sensitive book about being different and staying true to yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2019 (EAN 9780545914246, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/24\/2018 (EAN 9780545914246, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2019 pg. 90 (EAN 9780545914246, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/15\/2019 pg. 54 (EAN 9780545914246, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2019 pg. 100 (EAN 9780545914246, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2019 pg. 86 (EAN 9780545914246, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2019 (EAN 9780545914246, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lord, Cynthia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scholastic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019-03-26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction|Social Themes|Friendship|Juvenile Fiction|Disability|Juvenile Fiction|School \u0026amp; Education|Juvenile Fiction|Animals|Rabbits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Rabbits|Schools|Home schooling|Interpersonal relations|Friendship|Families|Maine|Family life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780545914246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780545914246\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148443578649,"sku":"SP-9780545914246","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780545914246_spiral.png?v=1774233513","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/because-of-the-rabbit-scholastic-gold","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}