"This simple story will be a good discussion starter for readers dealing with the inevitability of childhood fights. Uncluttered, stylistic illustrations first feature leaden skies during the fight and separation but subtly transition to happy dawn colors after the two make up. For fun, readers can trace each rabbit’s path on the endpaper map.Will ease little ones through the heat of a fight to the joys of reconciliation. " KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Ferenchuk uses repetition to great effect, highlighting how both bunnies are on a similar emotional path, even though they end up in quite different places. She uses lots of lovely literary devices within the story, each page busts with onomatopoeia, metaphors and alliteration. Readers aren't told what the argument is about, giving the story a universal appeal and allowing readers to place their own experiences into the picture." Rebekah Lyell, NZ Booklovers
"Two Rabbits is a fabulous picture book to help young children deal with friendship conflicts both at school and outside. It can stimulate discussions about how they can deal with and resolve arguments and could be used in a drama class to help them act out their emotions and solutions." Story Snug
"What a charming and healing book is Hidden.
Ferenchuk’s tender text observes the often detached ‘islands’ of urban life in the street where the little protagonist's neighbours live their busy lives in isolation. But the little girl, hiding in a giant fig tree, always watching, has a simple solution. West’s energetic mixed-media and collage illustrations are whimsical and lively, striking just the right tone to harmonise with the writer’s voice, — a successful collaboration, where writer and illustrator alike stay true to their readers.
Of course, the story ends joyously — the kind of satisfying ending that every young child will approve of. A gorgeous and sincere picture book made with heart that never descends into cliché or sentimentality. Lovely."
Donna Rawlins,
Author/illustrator,
Children’s book publishing specialist