The little boy really doesn’t, but not for any reason you’d expect, unless you were a social worker trained to deal with sad kids.
Not much to say about this one, other than the artwork is incredibly cute, starting from the cover. Eventually the kid figures it out and accepts his new pet, but has to do it without any guidance from his parents, which seems weird. The bunny was almost human in the way it acted, and was able to withstand all of the kid’s plots to get rid of him. It’s a cute story, but something seems missing.

Timothy's beloved pet rabbit passed away and he does not want another rabbit. I Don't Want A Rabbit teaches kids about grief and learning to love a new pet after one passes away. The book that you don’t “replace” a pet, you just make room in your heart to give others a home. This is a great book for teaching children about opening their hearts to care for animals in need, and remember those they've loved and lost.

As the title suggests, this little book is about a boy who doesn't want a pet rabbit. When we get into the story, we realise that the reason he doesn't want a new rabbit is because his beloved first pet rabbit, Blossom, has died. How very sad!

Despite his protestations, Timothy's parents bring a little rabbit home and a funny little account ensues of how the little boy tries to get rid of the cute little thing. He really does try his best to force this new rabbit to move on, with a sheer determination befitting that of a little boy! It really is very amusing to read about.

Over time, as you may expect, Timothy comes to love his rabbit and accept him as his new pet. This is a lovely, moving story about grieving the death of a much-loved pet and learning to say goodbye and move on. It would be a useful little tool for parents who are confronted with this situation, for sure. In general terms, it is also just a nice story of caring for your pets, which anyone from the age of five and up should enjoy. The story of Blossom's tragic demise was a little bleak for me (and the blue-toned illustrations only reinforced that!), but overall I found this to be a very sweet little tale of a loveable boy with some adorable illustrations.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

This book had a really good concept but a flawed plan. The books was harder to follow even as an adult. It didn't segue well between topics. I asked my son how he felt about it and he said good though so he followed some of it. I just wish a book on such a sensitive topic was written better.

Even though his mom and dad think it's a good idea to get a new rabbit, Timothy is simply not ready. He doesn't not want a rabbit! But the next morning, what shows up on the front door? A new rabbit! Despite all his efforts, the new rabbit sneaks into Timothy's house and his heart.

I Don't Want a Rabbit shows how hard it can be to accept a new furry friend after losing a much loved pet.

I had this book sent to my kids kindle and they absolutely loved reading it together!

Have you ever lost a beloved pet? The big hole it leaves in your heart convinces you that you never want another pet again? How could a new one be as wonderful as your last one? The pain and grief you carry each and every day is very hard to bear.

Timothy discovers his beautiful rabbit, Blossom, not breathing in her cage one day and finds it so hard to accept the fact that she is gone from his life forever. His parents want to get another rabbit to replace her but Timothy's heart is still hurting and raw from the loss of sweet Blossom and doesn't want another bunny in his life. Saying goodbye and letting go of a cherished pet is very hard to do indeed.

Then one morning Timothy opens his door and finds a little brown bunny outside wanting to come inside. He tries many ways to discourage it and tries to chase it away. He is still adamant he does not want another rabbit. The persistent little bunny through a stroke of luck hops right through the door and you know where it eventually lands? Yep, right into Timothy's heart.

This heartwarming book is a perfect way to discuss with your child about the caring and letting go of a dear family member .... the family pet. I highly recommend this book.

Timothy does not want a rabbit. We don't really know why right away, but pretty quickly it is apparent. Timothy has a pet rabbit named Blossom and he is no longer there. The next morning there is a little brown rabbit is on his doorstep and the little boy tries to shoo it away. He tries various things, but he can't seem to rid himself if this adorable brown bunny with one floppy ear, no matter how hard he tries. This book address the tough issue of the death of a beloved pet. It is hard to get over the loss of a pet and you need time to grieve before you get another one. As the days go on and the bunny sticks around the boy's heart opens to this little bunny. Near the end of the book, you find out that Timothy found Blossom dead in his cage. That would be devastating to a young child and I am not sure if that part was necessary or not. I liked that the parents did not try to force Timothy to get a new pet, but let him work through it until he was ready. There is humor and action in the story that children who have never lost a pet will enjoy as well as the reader sharing the story. A good book for any family who are working through this issue with their children.

The little boy in this book does not want a rabbit. He had a rabbit that he loved that died, now he won't hear of getting another one.

But a little brown rabbit is on his doorstep the next day. And the little boy can't seem to rid himself if this adorable ball of fluff no matter how hard he tries.

This book address the tough issue of the death of a beloved pet. It allows the little boy to work through not wanting to be hurt again to the acceptance of another rabbit. It was not a replacement, but a new pet to love in addition to the love he still holds for his pet that passed away.

There is humor and action that children who have never lost a pet will enjoy as well as the caregivers that are reading it to them.

A cute, simple way to show how a child may feel loss of a pet--but also how they can begin to heal

Timothy lost his bunny pet recently and he is not ready for a new bunny, so when his parents get one he does all he can think of to get rid of it. But who can resist a sweet little bunny?

The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is cute. I can see how a kid who has lost a pet could relate with Timothy, and it is great. I am having a hard time deciding on the rating, and the main reason for it is I found funny at the beginning Timothy's attempts of kicking the bunny out, but leaving the bunny outside in a storm, without guilt or empathy, crossed the line for me. Even Tom couldn't resist seeing Jerry freezing in the snow! I also found the parents detached and kind of indifferent.

Sweet, short, endearing story about a little boy who finally gives in and adopts a little brown rabbit that appears outside of his house.

At first, he does everything he can to chase it away. Losing a previous beloved pet makes him reluctant to open his heart to a new one. The illustrations are charming and very well done. And the pre=K set will enjoy the appealing story. However, parents should warn children about the dangers of petting and interacting with wild animals. The wild rabbits in our area wouldn't be as easy to bring inside as the one in this story--in fact, they'd be dangerous. Nevertheless, four stars.

Super cute story about a determined boy and an equally determined boy. A beautifully illustrated story that shows us that often the thing we don't want is exactly what we need.

Losing a pet is hard and it seems even harder when you start thinking about getting a new pet. When Timothy's rabbit passes away he doesn't want a new one, no other rabbit will be as good as Blossom was. Then a mysterious rabbit shows up on his doorstep and he does everything in his power to resist it and get rid of it.

This was a very cute story about a little boy who loved his pet so much that he didn't want to replace her. He comes to find that he can care for and love another animal. The book as adorable images and the story is heartfelt and touching.

A very sweet story about loss, and learning to move on.

Ages 5 & up. A story about opening your heart again after the loss of a beloved pet. Timothy's pet rabbit Blossom passed away. He insists that he doesn't want another pet rabbit. But one day a cute rabbit shows up and won't leave no matter what hurdles (barriers, carrot lures, loud noises) Timothy puts in its way! Eventually, the sweet rabbit worms his way into Timothy's heart. He begins to process his grief and realizes that loving the new rabbit doesn't mean forgetting Blossom.

Nice enough story about grieving a bunny and getting a new one. It just bothered me the way the new rabbit was introduced to the small child- left on a door step?! Yeah, that was alarming. Not a bad book, I suppose, but I'd only get it if other better ones weren't available. Sorry.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
While I like the premise of this story, a boy getting over the loss of a pet, I am not thrilled with how the boy treats the new pet. While the child did not physical harm to the animal, shouting at it, banging loud music and pots and pans, sets a poor example for kids. They shouldn't do those things to animals or pets. I believe that at this age kids often act out what they see, and this is not a good example to present to them.

Getting over the loss of a pet can be hard. Sometimes you do not want to replace that pet, feeling like a traitor for loving something new.

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