From internationally acclaimed picture book creator Steve Small comes an “entertaining…delightful” (Booklist, starred review) story of unexpected friendship and the happiness that sharing can bring.

Hare is proud of his turnip patch and doesn’t want to share it with anyone. When the rabbits move in nearby, they invite Hare for carrot soup but he’s much happier being alone. Still, when a huge boar comes to the woods in search of his next meal, Hare feels he should warn his neighbors. Can they find a way to help each other stay out of danger?

About The Author

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Steve Small

Steve Small has worked in animation for over thirty years as a director, designer, and animator. The work has varied from working on Disney features to designing and directing shorts, TV series, and commercials. He’s the illustrator of I’m Sticking with You and the author and illustrator of The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water, Wellington’s Big Day Out, Brave Little Bear, and The Hare Who Wouldn’t Share. Steve lives in London, and when he’s not painting and drawing, you’ll likely find him feeding the crows on Blackheath Common.

About The Illustrator

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Steve Small

Product Details

Publisher: Beach Lane Books (February 4, 2025)
Length: 32 pages
ISBN13: 9781665972932
Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

* Giving has never been so gratifying.

– Kirkus, STARRED review, 12/1/24

In this visually sumptuous fable... Hare’s selflessness costs him his entire turnip crop, but his compensation is considerable: he is embraced, for the first time, by the entire forest community—and learns to embrace others in return.

– Publishers Weekly, 10/28/24

*In entertaining, enjoyable fashion, this delightful read conveys a positive message about caring, sharing, and what it means to be good neighbors and friends.

– Booklist, STARRED review, 2/1/25