A rabbit who prefers real-life adventures to stories finds a lost book that takes him on an exciting journey in this charming picture book about the power of tales to inspire children and bring them together. Everyone in Rabbit Town loves to read. Well, everyone except for Henry, who would much prefer to play outside. Then Henry finds a lost book, and when he tries to track down the owner, he stumbles into the human world. There, the adults are all absorbed in their phones and tablets, and everyone ignores Henry until he befriends a young girl. They have so much fun together that Henry gives her the lost book, knowing it will be in good hands. Henry learns that books can contain adventures all their own, and when he returns to Rabbit Town, for the first time it is Henry who tells the bedtime story. PreS-Gr 1—This lovely book embeds a message about the importance of reading and the issue of overuse of technology in an appealing fantasy adventure. Henry, an anthropomorphized rabbit in a hoodie, lives in Rabbit Town, where everyone else loves to read. He prefers having adventures. One day he discovers a "lost book" and ventures into the human world searching for its owner. However, everyone there is too engaged with their phones to notice him. Finally, a little girl sees and befriends him, and he gives her the book. Returning home, he tells the story of his adventure, while the girl shares the book depicting his story. The clever text is concise and well written, and leaves room for the illustrations to extend the narrative. Rabbit Town is depicted in lush, verdant greens, with rolling hills, while the human world is a drab, gray, angular cityscape. Henry's appealingly pigtailed friend is a spot of color in a bright red jacket and yellow scarf, which she gives to Henry. The illustrations are a mix of full-bleed spreads, single pages, and cartoon-inspired boxes that provide effective visual storytelling. This layout encourages page-turns and keeps the action moving. With just a few brief lines, Surnaite's expressive characters go from curious, to dejected, to happy. VERDICT Despite its brief text, this engaging title manages to include a commentary on reading and storytelling couched in an accessible friendship adventure story. An excellent read-aloud choice.—Amy Lilien-Harper, Greenwich Library, CT "A talent to watch." ― Publishers Weekly * "An excellent read-aloud choice." ― School Library Journal, starred review Margarita Surnaite was born and raised in Lithuania. She graduated from the Cambridge School of Art. Margarita’s work is often influenced by her observations and personal experiences. She works mainly digitally, however, she likes to explore different media and techniques. Margarita lives and works in Cambridge, England. Visit her at MargaritaSurnaite.com.