So cute! Nice message, too. I really liked how Bear sort of got Rabbit to understand the world wasn't the issue making him mad, but his own mind making him crazy! I thought that was a nice message not only for kids, but adults, too. Love the illustrations!

ARC Copy...Sweet, adorable and hilarious odd couple pairing of Bear + Rabbit, gorgeous with a touch of funny illustrations and a good parable on accepting the rhythms of the world as it is.

An absolute delight! This book is laugh-out-loud funny and teaches fantastic lessons about tolerance and gratitude. Rabbit is grumpy and bear helps him see that if he changes his outlook the very same things that made him grumpy can bring him happiness. Perfect for ages 5-105.

This is a great book for those early readers as its artwork is adorable, the writing and story are simple to follow and it’s captivating. Rabbit is having a hard time with his emotions and being angry. Though with help from his friend bear, he changes his mindset from negative to positive.

This would be a great book to read together with younger kids and talk about the concept of perspective, positivity and thinking things through before reacting.

Unlike the first book in the series, which had a little more action, this is an esoteric little story about changing your thoughts and perspective. While I certainly can't fault it for its themes, I was a little disappointed since I had certain expectations after reading the first book.

Spring is coming to the forest, and there's a new nuisance in town: Woodpecker. She sits up in a tree, banging away at the bark to make a hole for her nest. Rabbit can't stand the noise, and his annoyance makes him want to blame the world for all his woes. Bear eventually takes him up the tree so he can see the beauty of the world around them, and Rabbit realizes he's just a very small part of all of it. Slowly, he learns that he can change the way he thinks about things, and that can change his feelings. Even Bear's annoying snoring can become a positive thing!

The first book featured an action-packed chase scene with a wolf, but the climax here is really just a party that all the newly awoken animals attend. The wolf shows up, too (and Bear feeds Wolf so he doesn't get hungry and eat anyone). It's kind of... anticlimactic. Had I read this book first, I might not feel the same way. Given the theme of looking at things from different perspectives, maybe that's partly the point...

There are a few technical problems with the writing, and the illustrations seem a bit uneven (there are a few that look rougher than others, although there are still plenty of very cute drawings of the animals and their friends). At over a hundred pages, it's a long picture book, but it doesn't really seem like it. Determined bedtime readers can probably get through this in one evening if they really want to.

So, overall, I'm not in love with this. I prefer the first book in the series... by a lot. But on its own, it's a decent picture book with a good message. I just wish there had been a little more action... and a bit less whining.

A wonderful and hilarious storybook to teach children about mindfulness and the importance of cognitive flexibility and dissonance.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Rabbit, bear and all the woodland critters in this story are adorable. Rabbit is having a hard time with some of the sounds of the forest. Whether it’s bear snoring or a woodpecker pecking on a nearby tree, it’s infuriating rabbit! His wise friend, bear offers some great advice. Even though you can’t control the forest, you CAN control your own thoughts! What a powerful lesson!❤️
I plan to read this one to my 8 year old son who gets annoyed and frustrated very easily.
Thank you to NetGalley and Printer’s Row Publishing for this advanced reader copy.