A review by cdobyrne
Fierce Bad Rabbits: The Tales Behind Children's Picture Books by Clare Pollard

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

A wonderful and thoughtful reflection on themes and tropes in children's picture books. Pollard makes references to hundreds of titles throughout this book - I found myself writing down the names of all the interesting works she mentions to look for later. Pollard combines her insightful commentary on picture book tropes with anecdotes from her own childhood and motherhood in a way that elevates this book beyond merely informative or academic. It is personal, emotional and brilliantly astute at the same time. I can't wait to read more of Pollard's work.