A bunny in a woolly red sweater revels in the beauty and leafiness of autumn. But when the leaves finally carpet the forest floor in gold and orange-Dillard (Extraordinary Warren) draws every one of them individually to give a sense of how quickly abundance turns into excess-the rabbit is filled with fall ennui. -I need it to snow!- it says, throwing itself around in what looks very much like a tantrum. And the snow arrives. But the pretty swirling white dots soon blot out the wintry lavender sky, and the weather goes from catch-a flake-on-the-tip-of-the-tongue fun to bowl-one-over blizzardy (-When will it stop?-). Sledding with friends offers a momentary respite, but by then, spring is already on its way. Here we go again: -I wish it would snow,- the rabbit thinks anew, sneezing on the fresh flowers. Dillard-s array of compositional styles includes comics-like panels and an almost vertiginous high-angle view. And though magical thinking sometimes collides with the forces of nature, Dillard wisely chooses to give her protagonist a skewed resilience that-s both funny and absurdly admirable. For this rabbit, tomorrow-s always another day for yearning-and kvetching. Ages 4-8. Agent: Lori Nowicki, Painted Words. (Dec.)

A frisky rabbit longs for snow as autumn is ending and leaves have piled up. "I wish it would snow." A mix of engaging illustrative vignettes and double-page spreads captures the joy and frustration once snow falls...too much snow, in fact. Minimal text, entertaining word bubbles, and energetic, clean-lined pictures express one bunny's exuberance for the season--including being snug inside.

A bunny expresses the feelings of so many in temperate climates: They wish for snow when there's none and none when there's lots.A brown rabbit in a red turtleneck sweater frolics in the woods. Alternating double-page spreads and vignette illustrations express both changing emotions and the turn of the season as the bunny goes from having a blast in the falling leaves to forlornly sitting under a tree, thinking, "I wish it would snow." Emotions go from wishing to pleading to pitching a foot-stomping, throw-themselves-to-the-ground fit until a white swirl takes over the purplish-blue sky. The rabbit's joy lasts only two spreads before the wished-for snow becomes too much snow. There's then a repeat of the wishing and pleading. But the next morning reveals a winter wonderland for friends, sleds, and skis—before the ending finds bunny and sled on the verge of spring. Adult readers will easily see a message here about satisfaction and contentment with the present. But for young readers, the rabbit's fickleness is a mirror, and the exuberant characterization, easy-to-read expressions, and limited text make it just right for their short attention spans. Dillard's digital illustrations are brilliantly colored and a snap to parse. Sharp-eyed readers will enjoy watching the body language of a purple bird as the bunny expresses their wishes (until the snow sets in and they presumably fly south).This acts as both a mirror and a subtle prompt to enjoy the moment. (Picture book. 3-8)