Mr. Hare's Big Secret

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 10, 2016

Review

Mr. Hare is very hungry. He is beneath a big tree and needs to come up with something to eat. As hares are very clever, Mr. Hare devises a plan to get some big, fat, juicy snacks to eat. One does not realize until the end of the tale, what this plan was. It involves tempting other animals with a secret, dancing, and a repetitive narrative that little ones will catch on to quickly. The illustrations, though, are the piece de resistance of this book. The hare, the mouse, the fox and all the other animals depicted are absolutely outstanding and make this book exceptional. It is also a wonderful readaloud because of the catchy repeating and collective text that remind one of the game 'I packed my grandmother's trunk' played on long family car trips. This is definitely one to consider for public and private collections alike.

Overall Book Score: very good