"At Joey's school, Grandfather shares one of his stories with the children. A young jackrabbit, known to be the best hopper, challenges the bush rabbits to a race. If the bush rabbits win, the jackrabbits will share their food with them. But can the bush rabbits prevail over the strongest racers in the land? A tale of new friendships and valuable lessons."--
Orca Book Publishers Joey brings his grandfather to school for Grandparents Day to tell a story about two little bush rabbits who come out of the forest to search for food. A young jackrabbit challenges them to a race, promising to share his food if the bush rabbits win. Who will win?
Univ of Toronto Pr When his grandfather is invited to participate in the school’s Grandparents Day celebrations, Joey does not know what to expect. His grandfather gently reassures him before going on stage and launching into a beguiling tale of two groups of rabbits that must co-exist in the forest and share their resources to survive. The wisdom of the elder rabbits plays a pivotal role in the story which provides a valuable lesson for Joey and his classmates