Pocket's Christmas Wish

PreS-Gr 1—A small bunny goes in search of the meaning of Christmas, first asking a snow angel and then following a trail of footprints to a small cottage, where some children give him a carrot. Along the way, Pocket comes across a bird singing with the "joy of song," a pine tree whose soft fallen needles feel "like the comfort of home," and other gifts of the season, but it isn't until Pocket shares his carrot with a hungry mouse that he finds what he is looking for. The full-page illustrations, depicting snowy outdoor scenes in muted cream and lavender tones, make round, brown Pocket look all the more cozy. There are too many words and not enough action to suit very young listeners, but the bunny's holiday quest has a quiet appeal for older preschoolers.—Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library