The Hope, Laura Lee creator Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator) text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of a Candy Rabbit" by Laura Lee Hope is a charming children's tale written in the early 20th century. This engaging story falls within the genre of children's literature, specifically focusing on make-believe adventures and the magical activities of toys. The narrative revolves around a candy rabbit that experiences a variety of whimsical escapades, ultimately exploring themes of friendship, belonging, and the joy of childhood imagination. The story follows the adventures of the Candy Rabbit who awakens in a toy store and is subsequently taken to a home as an Easter gift. Throughout his journey, he encounters various characters, including other toys and animals, such as a friendly Fuzzy Bunny and a chocolate rabbit. The Candy Rabbit's adventures take a turn when he faces the challenges of being dropped, kidnapped by a bad cat, and even nearly drowned in a bathtub. Despite these obstacles, he remains hopeful and fills the story with light-hearted moments. By the end, he finds a loving home with a little girl named Madeline, solidifying the theme of friendship and the emotional warmth that accompanies childhood toys and their stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-12-10 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Toys -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17276 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17276 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133414.0 17276