“ Sweet Rabbit”

Written & Illustrated by Akshitha Balachandar

The story of Sweet Rabbit offers a tender way to explore grief through imagination, laughter, and love. In the quiet town of Petalberg, beneath a great green willow tree, Sweet Rabbit asks, “When will Dad come home?” With Mother Rabbit’s loving warmth, Sweet Rabbit learns to see Dad in the sunlight, the wind, and flower petals. This picture book features a tender rabbit family that navigates grief and loss together in their flower garden and shows that love lingers in simple, beautiful moments—like savoring the sweetness of an orange.

“Dad had painted Sweet Rabbit with different hats made of flowers from the garden…"

““Each drop that lands on your cheeks is a kiss from Dad.”

“It is extra orange, just for Sweet Rabbit.”