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This book is also available in a Finnish Hardcover edition entitled Jaska Jänön vapaapäivä, translated by Sinikka Sajama and published by Mäkelä ISBN: 9518825580

Rabbit's Day Off

Illustrated by Thomas Taylor


Rabbit loves driving the steam train
– but today is special and Rabbit is supposed to have the day off.

So when Badger insists that Rabbit bring the train to Sycamore Station, Rabbit is reluctant to do it.  Then, as the train steams along, Rabbit encounters one obstacle after another blocking the track.  It’s just as well that his friends keep coming to the rescue – otherwise Rabbit would never find out about the big surprise that Badger has waiting for him.


"full of movement and humour ...
with a surprise at the turn of each page.
Much to be enjoyed time and time again.."

Louise Stothard, CAROUSEL

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Gullane Children's Books

Hardcover - 32 pages ISBN: 1862334196
Paperback - 32 pages ISBN: 1862335907
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Here is one of this book's reviews

Train driver Rabbit is most surprised to be disturbed by an early phone call from Badger on his day off, especially when he is asked to drive the train to Sycamore Station. He doesn't mind but the journey is full of delays caused by a broken bridge and then, a tree on the line. Luckily just the right friend is there each time to come to his aid and Squirrel, Badger and Mole help him to get to the station. Once they arrive Rabbit realised that everyone knew it was his birthday and they had planned this wonderful party.

The bold illustrations are full of movement and humour and the simple text uses repetition and alliteration to portray the rhythm of the train with a surprise at the turn of each page. Much to be enjoyed time and time again.



Louise Stothard, CAROUSEL