Written by Marsha Diane Arnold and Vernise Elaine Pelzel Illustrated by Elsa Warnick 32 page Picture Book Harry N. Abrams, Abrams Books for Young Readers USA, UK, Canada ISBN8 0-8109-5968-2

Hurricane Katrina, leaving for Iraq, a favorite aunt's death, dropping your child at day care, a lost pet, a special friend moves away...what do all of these have in common?  Separation! All children experience separation at one time or another. Some must cope with missing someone for a few days, other's a lifetime. Creative solutions are shared through the joyful problem solving of Little Cottontail in this tender and lyrical picturebook, which shows the comfort to be found in nature and in thoughts of a loved one. It is carefully written to apply to any situation and is delightfully upbeat. The symbols shared will remain with the child long after the book has been read.