When Little Jack Rabbit and his family visit the cabbage patch, his aunts and uncles tell him to stay away from the scary scarecrow. But Little Jack Rabbit thinks the scarecrow has kind eyes. "That means he has a warm heart," says his mommy. Little Jack Rabbit's mom couldn't have been more right. When a winter storm moves in fast, trapping Little Jack Rabbit and his friends, they're thankful that the scarecrow is there. And in spring.the friendship blooms again. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Bernadette Watts has illustrated many well-reviewed books for children, including her two most recent titles, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Bremen Town Musicians.

Watts created her first picture book under the influence of Beatrix Potter and studied at the Maidstone Art School in Kent. SELLING POINTS: * Bernadette Watts is known for her illustrations of classic fairy tales * The warm and detailed artwork invites children in to read and discover. * The last title Watts wrote and illustrated, "The Smallest Snowflake", received wonderful reviews. Colour illustrations.