Ballad of the Lost Hare

Meet a lively young hare whose restless feet are always carrying him away from home. Though his father scolds him, his mother disciplines him, and his siblings plead with him to stay, the little runaway cannot resist one more race across the meadows, gardens, hills, and glades.

Soon, his playful escapes become a breathless adventure among startled cows, defensive goats, spirited mustangs, furious bulls, curious lambs, and a pack of determined dogs. The hare would much rather flee than fight, and every encounter sends him darting through the countryside in a fresh burst of comic danger. Told in jaunty rhyme and lively verse, this whimsical animal tale is full of motion, mischief, and memorable characters. Young listeners will enjoy following the swift-footed hero as he races from one scrape to the next, while the playful language and repeated rhythms make it especially inviting to hear aloud.