THE RABBIT LISTENED

In a matter-of-fact tone that somehow also conveys concern, narrator Lori Gardner shares young Taylor's frustration when his amazing block creation comes tumbling down. Taylor is NOT ready to hear the helping suggestions of assorted animals--a chicken who in a bawking voice wants to talk and talk about it; a grating hyena who wants to laugh about it; and a growly voiced bear who wants to shout about the blocks' tumble. Gardner's voice then becomes soft and gentle as the rabbit who nestles beside Taylor and who is the perfect calming creature to provide silent compassion as Taylor hatches a new plan. (Talkers everywhere should take heed.) A.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2018]