Catherine Lazar Odell

Two rabbits with very different personalities are the best of the friends. An unexpected turns leads to the two of them attending a skateboarding festival where the less bold rabbit (Pepper) is encourage to try out skating and then feels unstoppable!

The story here is sweet, just like the friendship between the two rabbits. There are positive messages about being a good friend, getting out of one’s comfort zone, and trying again after a perceived failure.

The language is pretty basic and straightforward, although I do feel like this book might appeal more to older kids (preschool through grade 2) than with younger infants and toddlers, largely because some of the concepts might be a bit over their heads. The watercolor illustrations are surprisingly bold and complement the story perfectly.… (more)