Kizlauskas’ thoughtful, fun, and compelling tale focuses on Rabbit, who finds that lettuce he has planted has grown as big as a building. His friends suggest ways to turn it into a fortune, use it for entertainment, and more, but none of their ideas suit Rabbit. Finally, he seeks his friend Owl’s advice. Owl is old and wise, but age and illness make it difficult to provide for himself. This gives Rabbit an idea: he can serve the lettuce to less fortunate townsfolk and trade some of the lettuce for funds to create a sanctuary that would provide ongoing care to Owl and his compatriots.

Kizlauskas is a professional picture-book illustrator, and it shows: the book’s illustrations are polished, expressive, and easily capture the imagination. More impressive, this rhyming picture book takes a real-world ethical question—What do you do with your own good fortune?—and makes it approachable for very young readers. It also offers adults a way to unpack conversations about friendship, personal morals, and altruism with their children.

With its complex themes presented in a simple yet delightful story, this would make an excellent addition to any picture-book collection.

— BlueInk Review