“Cate performs a little magic trick of her own . . . conjuring up two instantly likable characters. . . . Readers will demand an encore.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Ray the magician and his bunny assistant are best friends. They work together all day, performing their act in front of admiring crowds and return each night to the tiny apartment they share. But one day the friends become separated downtown, and suddenly Bunny is lost and alone. How will he ever find Ray in the hustle and bustle of the city? With its wonderfully detailed black-and-white illustrations strategically sprinkled with yellow (look carefully!), this tender story from a talented author/illustrator will have you believing in the magic of friendship.
About the Author
Annette LeBlanc Cate studied at the Art Institute of Boston and was the art director for the animated television series DR. KATZ, PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST. She lives in Pepperell, Massachusetts. This is her first picture book.
An impressive debut…readers will demand an encore. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Cate’s succinct text has a storyteller’s style, and her elegant drawings have a New Yorker cartoon feel. —School Library Journal (starred review)
Seamlessly unfolding in a mix of captioned and wordless panels, the episode will kindle a strong sympathetic response in any child who has ever lost track, even for a moment, of a parent, friend, or valued toy. —Booklist
LeBlanc Cate’s pen and ink illustrations are a fresh change from color saturation and enough to keep the adult eye interested while playing ‘find the bunny’ on each page with your little reader. —Babble.com, Book of the Week
The whole family will appreciate The Magic Rabbit. —DailyCandyKids Boston
Cate’s pen-and-ink drawings are delightful and suit her whimsical characters perfectly. What a treat! —Oakland Tribune
Imaginative black and white illustrations illuminate the story. —Journal Inquirer
The New Yorker-style illustrations actually teach the rudiments of storytelling to wide-eyed kids who notice everything. Foreshadowing, suspense, cause and effect—it's all here, carefully and elegantly laid out in pen and ink. —Book Buds Kidlit Reviews online
Each picture in the book is an intricate delight. , —National Center for the Study of Children’s Literature
