Tommy is not impressed when he gets stuck looking after the school rabbit. Snowflake sounds like an adorable creature when in actual fact, he needs lots of exercise and likes to pee on things – or people. Unfortunately for Tommy’s family – important people.

Then Tommy’s little sister gets sick, and other things go wrong too, Tommy wonders – Is Snowflake cursed? All Tommy wants is to get rid of Snowflake, back to his normal carer and away from their family. But when Snowflake goes missing, all Tommy can think about is getting him back!

When Tommy returns with Snowflake in his arms, he believes he’ll be in terrible trouble, but it’s this very image that changes everything. Maybe Snowflake was a blessing, and not a curse after all?

A clever, funny story about a struggling family, and an escapee rabbit with a penchant for peeing on people, by the author of  the classics – The Tiger who came to Tea, and When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit.

With authentic characterisation, gorgeous pencil drawings and a satisfying ending, this would make a great read aloud.

Author / Illustrator – Judith Kerr

Age – 6+

(2022, Harper Collins, Animals, Rabbits, School, Family, Acting, Responsibility, Sibling, Sister, Illness, Sickness, Good luck, Bad luck, Humour, Funny, Read Aloud)