The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow

The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos; illustrated by Doug Salati 192 pages

 

I’ll admit it; I’m a sucker for books about animals. Especially rabbits. That love has nothing to do with that five pounds of fluff I have at home (And she’ll never forgive me if I don’t mention that her name is Gracie.).

 

Butternut is the main protagonist of this little tale of friendship and bravery---and storytelling. She lives in a burrow with her mother, grandmother and nine siblings. Every day Mother gives lessons to her babies and every night one of the bunnies takes a turn telling a story. But the most important lessons Mother teaches are the ones that will keep them alive.

 

The rabbit family seldom ventures too far from its burrow on the edge of the meadow, where the bunnies fill their stomachs with the variety of grasses growing there. One day, Butternut witnesses Blue, a bully of blue jay, steal an egg from Mother and Father FirstFledge Robin’s nest.

 

After the remainder of the eggs hatch, Butternut becomes fast friends with a spunky little guy named Piper. Piper encourages Butternut to become braver, to not worry so much about keeping to herself as Mother taught her, and the two of them begin to help other forest animals.

 

The story is fast-paced and fun. Doug Salati’s illustration help bring the story to life. I cannot wait to get copies for the granddaughters! The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow receives 5 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world.