High in the Sonoran Desert, where crickets chirp and cactus grow, lives a caring cottontail rabbit named Aurora. Aurora is very sensitive to the beauties of nature and to the feelings of everyone around her. She likes to spend time alone, and she worries a lot. Aurora’s brothers and sister tell her she is “too sensitive” and often leave her out of their rough-and-tumble play.
When a flash flood destroys her family’s burrow, Aurora must learn to face her sensitive nature head-on. She meets a spiny lizard, spotted skunk, cactus wren, and javelina, all of whom have lessons to teach her about kindness and self-care. Will Aurora learn to embrace her nature and thrive as a highly sensitive rabbit?
Based on Dr. Judith Orloff’s teachings about living an empowered life as an empath, this beautifully illustrated story teaches us to live with beauty, sensitivity, and joy.
For ages 4-8 and for the inner children in all grown-ups who have been called “overly sensitive.”
Praise for The Highly Sensitive Rabbit
LA Parent Magazine interviews Dr. Judith Orloff on The Highly Sensitive Rabbit and the gifts of highly sensitive children —Read the interview Here
I absolutely LOVE this story. I will always pre-read a story before reading it to my kids or the students that come see me in the library and this is one I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy for our bookshelf at home and at the school library!” —Chantal Agapiti (Reviewer on NetGalley)
I loved this book about a bunny who feels easily overwhelmed by her big feelings. The illustration is beautifully done and pulls you through the story dreamily. This is a perfect read for anyone but especially for kids that do have bigger feelings than others. A must buy.” —Kayla Machado (Reviewer on NetGalley)
