Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present

This tender story follows a little girl who wants to find just the right birthday present for her mother. Unsure what to choose, she turns to Mr. Rabbit for advice, and together they imagine gifts as colorful and delightful as the world around them. Charlotte Zolotow’s lyrical text is paired with Maurice Sendak’s soft, evocative illustrations, creating a gentle portrait of love, imagination, and the bond between parent and child. A Caldecott Honor Book in 1963, it continues to enchant readers with its warmth and quiet beauty.