Lawson is difficult to place so far as his juvenile audience is
concerned. Frankly, I think he is definitely adult - even in the
stories he presumably writes for juniors. This is a somewhat too
whimsical story of the animals on Rabbit Hill and their excitement
when they learn that "New Folks" are coming to live in the "Big
House". They are thrilled when they find in use an old fashioned
uncovered garbage can, no sign of traps, spring guns or other
lethal weapons, and only a harmless tiger-striped gray cat as a
pet. Then the climax comes when a sign goes up "Please drive
carefully on account of small animals" - and a statue of St.
Francis is set up to preside over a ledge where a morning banquet
for the little creatures is placed. And the result? The little
animals are wholly satisfied and no longer destroy what is not
theirs - and even leave a flourishing garden for the new folks.
??The Lawson illustrations are sure to capture the hearts of all
prospective purchasers - but as a story, it doesn't quite come off.
(Kirkus Reviews)
New folks are coming to live in the Big House. The animals of Rabbit Hill wonder if they will plant a garden and thus be good providers.
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