This is one of those rare picture books that does exactly one thing and does it perfectly. It's not trying to be funny or adventurous or teach the alphabet—it's teaching emotional intelligence and empathy through the simple act of a rabbit sitting quietly with a sad kid.

The genius is in what it doesn't do. The other animals all want to help, but they're projecting their own coping strategies onto Taylor (sound familiar, parents?). The rabbit just listens. No advice, no fixing, no 'look on the bright side.' Just presence.

It's become a go-to in therapy offices, classrooms, and homes dealing with everything from minor frustrations to major grief. The 4.9 Amazon rating and New York Times Bestseller status aren't hype—this book genuinely helps kids (and adults) understand that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for someone is nothing at all.

If you're building a library of books that teach emotional skills without being preachy, this is essential. It's the book you'll pull out when your kid's Lego tower falls, when the class pet dies, when a friend moves away, or when they just need to know it's okay to feel sad.