Leap, Hare, Leap!

by Dom Conlon, Anastacia Izlesou

Nominated for CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals 2021 'This is education and appreciation of the natural world at its' finest. And it makes a great bedtime story!' Fallen Star Stories 'A poetic journey as we learn more about the mythical beauty of hares at the same time as introducing themes of bio-diversity, environment and predators to a younger audience. Leap, Hare, Leap! by Dom Conlon and Anastasia Izlesou is a thoughtful piece of non-fiction set to a serene and ever-changing backdrop. Picture Book Blogger 'I can see why it is award-nominated, not only are the words mesmerising, but the illustrations draw you into the hare's world. Perfect.' It's All About Stories Leap, Hare, Leap! pays a lyrical visit to the many different types of hares seen around the world, from the fields of Britain to the forests of Japan. Through Dom Conlon's poetry and the eyes of a brown hare leaping away from an unknown danger, we learn what makes each species of hare unique and how they survive in their natural habitats. Children will discover new terminology and information through a poetic language which inspires them to love these animals, brought vividly to life by the enchanting artwork of Anastasia Izlesou. The book is completed by a list of facts and figures about the hare which link to the main text, wonderfully combining the fantastical and the factual and showing how remarkable hares are in all their diverse forms. Hare species/locations The European hare, The black-tailed jackrabbit (USA), The Arctic hare, The woolly hare (China), The Japanese hare

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

Published July 16, 2020

About the author

Dom Conlon is a poet whose work has been praised by Chris Riddell, Brian Bilston, A F Harrold, Nicola Davies, George Szirtes and many more.

Whilst primarily a writer for children, Dom's poetry reaches across all ages as he explores the natural world in search of the moments of connection experienced by all living things. From the Moon in his book This Rock That Rock, to the world of hares in Leap, Hare, Leap, Dom brings a quiet poetry and gentle humour to every subject he tackles.

Reviews

[Mary Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a gentle but exciting journey around the world, we are taken into the life of a hare and her many cousins, wherever they may live. The poetic, simple story has a rhythm that pulls the reader in, introducing new environments and new terminology. There is a perfect balance of tension and relief as Hare travels, facing unfamiliar territory in her quest to get back home. The illustrations paired with the tale are stunning. Filled with a natural palette of colour and form, each page is like a painting and draws the reader deeper into this world. An artistic, poetic vision of differing habitats and predators, we can find both danger and comfort here. A book that will mesmerise children everywhere, while also having huge appeal to adults; even the physical feel of the pages brings enchantment. With the inclusion of hare facts at the end; beautiful, soothing and quiet; this is education and appreciation of the natural world at its' finest. And it makes a great bedtime story!

[John Fulton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful words by Dom Conlon and stunning pictures by Anastasia Izlesou. A thrilling and moving window into the lives of hares across the globe, with a richness of language and lusciousness of illustration that soothes and satisfies.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super story, super illustrations!

[Juli Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little quirky, but both the art and the verse are delicious.