TY - BOOK AU - Oskarsson,Bárður AU - Thomsen,Marita TI - The flat rabbit SN - 9781771470599 AV - PZ7.O8337 Fla 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - Toronto, ON PB - Owlkids Books Inc. KW - Rabbits KW - Juvenile fiction KW - Death KW - Compassion KW - Kites KW - Picture books for children KW - Fiction KW - fast KW - Juvenile works N1 - Translation of: Flata kaninin; "Translation © 2014 Marita Thomsen"--Title page verso N2 - When they find a rabbit flattened in the road, a dog and a rat decide to give the deceased animal a proper sendoff; When a dog and a rat come upon a rabbit flattened on the road in their neighborhood, they contemplate her situation, wondering what they should do to help her. They decide it can't be much fun to lie there; she should be moved. But how? And to where? Finally, the dog comes up with an inspired and unique idea and they work together through the night to make it happen. Once finished, they can't be positive, but they think they have done their best to help the flat rabbit get somewhere better than the middle of the road where they found her. The Flat Rabbit treats the concept of death with a sense of compassion and gentle humor -- and a note of practicality. In the end, the dog's and the rat's caring, thoughtful approach results in an unusual yet perfect way to respect their departed friend ER -