Rabbit Hill

Robert Lawson

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English

Penguin Random House Australia
27 October 1977

General fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Newbery Library, Puffin

Winner of the Newbery Medal

It has

been a while since Folks lived in the Big House, and an even longer time has

passed since there has been a garden at the House. All the animals of the

Hill are very excited about the new Folks moving in, and they wonder how

things are going to change. It's only a matter of time before the

animals of the Hill find out just who is moving in, and they may be a little

bit surprised when they do.

""Robert Lawson has created. . . a whole, fresh, lively, amusing world."" --The New York Times

""A skillful blending of humor and whimsy, Robert Lawson has given a distinct personality to each animal, not only by his equisitely fine drawings but by word pictures as well."" --Library Journal

By: Robert Lawson
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 96g
ISBN: 9780140310108
ISBN 10: 014031010X
Series: Newbery Library, Puffin
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 27 October 1977
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Lawson (1892-1957) received his art training at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. His favorite medium, pen and ink, is used expressively and with detail in his black and white illustrations inThe Story of Ferdinand (by Munro Leaf). In addition to illustrating many children's books, includingMr. Popper's Penguins, Robert Lawson also wrote and illustrated a number of his own books for children. In 1940, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his picture book illustrations inThey Were Strong and Goodand in 1944, he was awarded the Newbery Medal for his middle grade novelRabbit Hill.

Reviews for Rabbit Hill

Lawson is difficult to place so far as his juvenile audience is concerned. Frankly, I think he is definitely adult - even in the stories he presumably writes for juniors. This is a somewhat too whimsical story of the animals on Rabbit Hill and their excitement when they learn that New Folks are coming to live in the Big House . They are thrilled when they find in use an old fashioned uncovered garbage can, no sign of traps, spring guns or other lethal weapons, and only a harmless tiger-striped gray cat as a pet. Then the climax comes when a sign goes up Please drive carefully on account of small animals - and a statue of St. Francis is set up to preside over a ledge where a morning banquet for the little creatures is placed. And the result? The little animals are wholly satisfied and no longer destroy what is not theirs - and even leave a flourishing garden for the new folks. ??The Lawson illustrations are sure to capture the hearts of all prospective purchasers - but as a story, it doesn't quite come off. (Kirkus Reviews)