The Boy and the Rescue Rabbit

Ben, a seven-year-old with short wavy brown hair, freckles, and kind hazel eyes, has waited a long time for the day he visits a rescue center to meet a rabbit in need of a home. There he encounters Willow, a small cream and light brown rabbit with a white chest patch and long upright ears, who seems shy but curious. Before bringing her home, Ben's mum reminds him that a pet is a big promise, and Ben takes that promise seriously.

At home, Ben prepares a quiet corner with soft hay, a water bowl, a wooden house with a hiding spot, a cardboard box, and a blanket-draped chair. When Willow arrives, he sits quietly and lets her explore at her own pace. Day by day, he learns to read her twitching ears and thumping back foot, discovering that waiting for her to come to him works better than picking her up. This gentle tale by Jane MEADOW shows how patience, preparation, and attention to little things build trust. The story can be read on Kids Tale Book.