The Rhyming Rabbit 15th Anniversary Edition
Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Lydia Monks
29 January 2026Synopsis
Celebrate fifteen years of rhyming fun with this special anniversary edition of The Rhyming Rabbit from the brilliant partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks – the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures.
Featuring a fun make your own rabbit ears craft activity and letters from Lydia Monks and Julia Donaldson, this celebratory edition with its eye-catching cover is a perfect gift. And with brilliant rhyming verse and bright and distinctive illustrations, The Rhyming Rabbit 15th Anniversary Edition is as delightful to read aloud as ever.
The Rhyming Rabbit loves to make up entertaining poems, inspired by everything he sees, but the other rabbits don’t appreciate his talent for rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit sets off one starry night all on his own – will he ever find someone to share his poems with?
Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and the What the Ladybird Heard series.
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29 January 2026
9781035073207Reviews
A delightful dottiness which is just as captivating [as The Gruffalo].Guardian
Most children love rhyming, and even those who don’t will enjoy The Rhyming Rabbit… a strong narrative with universal themes.Observer
Donaldson’s unrivaled way with words is showcased to perfection as our lyrical rabbit spurts out poem after poem. Lydia Monks’ vibrant artwork supports this beautifully, using bright colours and collage.Library Mice Blog
