Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute children's story, brilliantly narrated on audiobook by David Walliams. With it being a children's book, not meant for an adult audience at all, it is difficult to review. Overall I felt that it is something that any animal loving child would love and a book that my son will probably be interested in when he's a little older. As with all of Judith Kerr's books, this had a sense of nostalgia and magic in the mundane. I would definitely recommend for the children in your life but it doesn't really translate for an older reader.

3 out of 5 stars!

Delightful story for young readers with all the wonderful charm that Judith Kerr evokes in her illustrations & text.

What a wonderfully charming book from the late, great, Judith Kerr. A tad old fashioned in feel but a really good feel good book that captures childhood emotions, adventures and fears so well.
I really hope that this quickly becomes a classic.

Utterly charming. Judith Kerr was a legend who is going to be sorely missed. She always talked with children, rather than down to them or around them and she wasn’t afraid to touch on more mature themes. Lovely story.

This is an utterly enjoyable story about what happens when the school rabbit is dropped into a family of four who have other problems, and yet, Tom, the main character has to take care of it although he has rather mixed feelings towards this rabbit called Snowflake.

What a carefully and lovingly crafted story this is, that evolves around family, siblings, pets and mysterious people in the fog. And what kindness can do when you treat a creature that has been given into your care with kindness.

I very much enjoyed reading this illustrated children's book that I got as an eARC from the publisher. I will read it again, when the days have gone shorter, the fog comes up and Christmas is near.

I enjoyed reading the newest book from Judith Kerr, a brilliant story teller.

Tommy and Angie are brother and sister, growing up in a normal family. Angie brings home the class rabbit while her teacher is away, and Tommy is not a fan of the rabbit called Snowflake.

Strange things happen to the family while Snowflake lives with them and Tommy believes he is cursed. He even writes a short story for school called The Curse of the Rabbit. Dad doesn't get an acting job, Angie gets ill and Snowflake runs away. What more could possibly go wrong for Tommy and his family?

There are some truly heartwarming moments with the family, and some laugh out loud moments featuring Snowflake!
I would think this would be a welcome addition to any bookshelf and school library!

What a lovely book for children. Ideal for Year 2 to Year 4 aged children.
A story of friendship and responsibility.
It made me smile and was a good read.
Tommy believes all his problems start with the arrival of the school rabbit coming to stay. Can he truly be right?

A pleasant enough book about a boy saddled with looking after the classroom's pet rabbit, which has a habit of peeing on people. The look of it with the pleasantly old-fashioned black and white illustrations is perhaps the most memorable aspect, though. I mean, yes, the story has enough to entertain the young, but us adults will wonder a few things. Why the heck is the father – an impoverished actor – supposed to have an audition on a Sunday morning? And why does one character's illness just disappear as if it never was relevant? I didn't expect such naive telling from an expert author as Ms Kerr. Still, the target audience will enjoy a quietly understated tale of modern misfortune – and gain a lesson about avoiding short adults with height complexes.

I lovely and engrossing story that made me smile and kept me hooked till the last page.
It's a well written story that will surely appeal to children but can be also appreciated by adults.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Tommy hates the school rabbit Snowflake while his sister loves him and even makes a dance up about him!



So when Snowflake comes to stay things go wrong with their actor dad out of work, Angie falling ill and then inspiration strikes Tommy to write about the curse of The Rabbit and after his stay ends, things take a dramatic turn for the better...



This is a fun little book that animal lovers will enjoy and by the great Judith Kerr too what a way to finish her wonderful career with this tale.



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

Written from a child’s viewpoint, this charming story is reminiscent of stories I read as a child. It has a very classic feel, although it is written in the modern day.

Tommy doesn’t like Snowflake (the school rabbit) as it had peed on him. So when it comes to stay and things start to go wrong, he blames the curse of rabbit - including dad not getting the job and Annie getting ill. Then one day Snowflake goes missing, Tommy is desperate to find it before anyone misses it. After this, things start to improve, Dad gets a job, Annie get better - so was the rabbit cursed after all?

This story written by the late, great Judith Kerr has the potential to become a modern day classic and I’m sure will delight new readers aged 6+