Snowflakes, friendship, and a dash of wonder—because sometimes getting lost is how we find our way.
When Holly is whisked away to a magical winter forest by a talking bunny, she faces more than snow and enchantment — she discovers what truly matters. No longer allowed to rely on comfort and privilege, Holly must learn the value of kindness, courage, and honest hard work if she hopes to find her way home.
Through trials, laughter, and unexpected friendships, Holly realizes that being helpful doesn’t mean losing herself — it means discovering strength she didn’t know she had. A heartwarming tale perfect for readers seeking adventure, magic, and the reminder that even the coldest winter can lead to newfound warmth.
Snowflakes, friendship, and a dash of wonder—because sometimes getting lost is how we find our way.
When Holly is whisked away to a magical winter forest by a talking bunny, she faces more than snow and enchantment — she discovers what truly matters. No longer allowed to rely on comfort and privilege, Holly must learn the value of kindness, courage, and honest hard work if she hopes to find her way home.
Through trials, laughter, and unexpected friendships, Holly realizes that being helpful doesn’t mean losing herself — it means discovering strength she didn’t know she had. A heartwarming tale perfect for readers seeking adventure, magic, and the reminder that even the coldest winter can lead to newfound warmth.
Wintertime is a magical time of year, and this year, Holly discovers just how magical it is. Inside her Grandmother's cozy home, the logs are cracking in the wood stove as the warm pies fill the air. The snow outside blankets the world in a serene white, and the Christmas tree in the corner still adorned with decorations. Grandma is as busy as a bee, preparing for the arrival of Holly's parents. She asks the darling child for help, but is greeted with "I'm busy," "Maybe tomorrow," and "Later." Holly, like many other children, isn't too keen on doing chores. However, Holly's laziness might cost her a gift on New Year's Eve, a gift from the (not the Easter) bunny.
It's not uncommon for people to still have their Christmas trees up as the year comes to a close. What's unusual is a bunny, a magical creature, leaving a gift under the tree for being a helpful child. Holly would rather take her chances on not receiving a present if it meant not having to clean up. However, her views on helping others in need change drastically when it is she who needs the assistance, and their helper is reluctant to lend a foot.
Did Holly not learn from Alice (in Wonderland) the consequences of following a clothing-wearing bunny into the unknown? Like the White Rabbit in the famed fairy tale, Holly's bunny also speaks and leads her in the opposite direction from home. In this magical land, we meet only one other talking animal, but that's okay. The point of this story is to demonstrate the importance of helping those in need, the value of patience, and why you should never sneak out of your house, definitely not in the middle of the night, and definitely not when a storm is brewing.
Holly's magical journey is filled with valuable lessons. Lessons that will carry on for the rest of her life. Hopefully, these lessons will stay fresh in your child's mind the next time they are asked to pinch in around the house. I recommend Holly and the Magic Bunny for children ages 5-9. To the artist, I recommend making some character images a bit crisper. Squeaky looked a bit grainy (pixelated) as she was perched on the branch. Love the pink dress, though, and this story.
Holly and the Magic Bunny is a delightful chapter book that teaches kids the meaning behind the author's statement, "Many hands make light work." Share this story with your kiddos and show them the importance of being kind, considerate, having patience, and maybe the magical bunny will leave them a surprise gift, a token of gratitude for the child's helpfulness.