Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door (Paperback)
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Other Books in Series
This is book number 4 in the Lulu series.
- #1: Lulu and the Duck in the Park (Prebound): $17.25
- #2: Lulu and the Dog from the Sea (Prebound): $15.80
- #3: Lulu and the Cat in the Bag (Prebound): $16.80
- #5: Lulu and the Hedgehog in the Rain (Prebound): $15.80
- #6: Lulu and the Hamster in the Night (Prebound): $15.80
Staff Reviews
Lulu is the animal-loving heroine of an early-reader series by British author Hilary McKay.
It has everything you want in books for this demographic--humor, heart, cute-but-not
too-cute illustrations (by Priscilla Lamont), and incidental diversity. What it doesn't have
is the promotional budget of the biggest publishers in the United States--and that's
perhaps why Lulu isn't as known as Junie B. Jones, Judy and Stink Moody, Clementine, or Alvin Ho. But that's the league she belongs in.
In each of six books, Lulu gets into gentle difficulty as she comes to the aid of an animal--a duck in the park, a dog at the beach, even a hedgehog in the rain. The stories are always rounded out by a cast that includes her optimistic family, her pal Mellie, and her seen-it-all teacher Mrs. Holiday. Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door (No. 4 in the series) gets our Worth the Candle nod because in a series rife with emotional intelligence, this episode stands out. Lulu notices that the new kid next door is unimpressed with his pet rabbit (in part because he's too-impressed with his Xbox). With a soft spot for the rabbit and an open mind about the boy, she finds a way to make sure neither is neglected. Nuanced and smart, the Lulu books are a great choice for early readers ready for a challenge or for parents who want a read-aloud that'll amuse themselves, too.
— Carol MullerDescription
When Lulu's next-door neighbor doesn't seem to be looking after his rabbit properly, Lulu and her cousin Mellie devise a scheme to make him pay more attention to his pet.
About the Author
Award-winning author Hilary McKay has written many books for children, including Forever Rose and Caddy’s World. She lives in England. Priscilla Lamont has illustrated numerous books for children, including All Kinds of Kisses and The Princess and the Pea. She lives in England.