The Mystery of the Thinking Rabbit

“Though Lispector’s legacy has largely been defined by her innovative novels, such as The Hour of the Star and The Passion According to GH, these two picture books provide a new glimpse into the author’s imagination. They also stand as “less linear, more unusual” additions to children’s literature.” —Eva Baron, Publishers Weekly

“Aside from profound, occasionally disturbing stories, the other sure bet in Lispector’s work is a near-constant element of surprise. What a pleasure, then, to encounter new illustrated editions of two stories she wrote for children. These wise, cheerful and kooky fables, both translated by Benjamin Moser, draw on the author’s abiding fascination with and affinity for animals.”
—Joumana Khatib, The New York Times Book Review

"It’s a quirky picture book... [for] ages 5-9....a balm for the dreamier, more speculative child....Like the author, the illustrator, Kammal João, finds humorous inspiration in a rabbit’s wiggling nose and riffs on the small triangular shape in his spare, stylized illustrations."
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal

“Elusive and utterly charming.” —Financial Times