Reviews
What our readers are saying...
“The moral lesson ingrained in it will instill in children the value of taking care of pets and other domestic animals.”
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“Cooper and the rabbit show what relationship goals should look like for everyone!” – reviewed by Rachel Dehning (mom) and Lydia (age 7) for Reader Views Kids
“Please Don’t Tell Cooper that Jack is a Rabbit” by Michelle Langer Feinberg
“…Feinberg develops an inventive story sure to delight and connect with pet owners who can relate to Cooper’s becoming an integral part of the household.”
– Bookroo, January 2021
“…totally fun and heartwarming, as well as promoting inclusivity, tolerance and friendship. A worthy award-winning book which, although perfectly pitched for young children, will be loved by adults as well, Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit comes very highly recommended by Chick Lit Café.”
“Don’t Tell Cooper He’s a Dog is a fun picture book for both parents and kids to read, together or apart, and tells a valuable lesson in the importance of adopting pets from shelters and rescue groups.”
—Manhattan Book Review, February 2021
“… An engaging, lighthearted tale of a beloved canine.”
—Kirkus Reviews, November 6, 2020
“This is a whimsical, light-natured story about the role of a cherished pet in the life of a family. It’s about love and nurturance, rules and acceptance, all of which relate to young children and their development. With love and nurturance, they have the ability to blossom, to grow wings, and set sail.” − Portland Book Review
“A book to treasure, share, read again and again as its message will never be repeated enough… An astounding, amazing book about tolerance and friendship that I could not recommend more!” – Marie-Hélène Fasquel for Reader’s Favorite (5-Star Review)
“This is a story with a powerful message: we’re all different, but we’re also all worthy of love and friendships. Beautifully told. Loved it.” – Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite (5 Star Review)
“… a heart-warming, feel-good story that adults will want to share with their kids.” -Kristine Zimmerman for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“…a book I shall buy as a gift for the children in my life, not least so I can have the fun of reading it many times to the little ones!” -Sarah Stuart for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“It helps to set a positive pattern for the family. Highly recommended.” -Bruce Arrington for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“…Young readers will learn valuable lessons about friendship and having fun despite differences in appearance. This book will warm hearts and show readers than an unlikely pair truly can be a gift.”- LitPick 5-Star Review
“…Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit is a book that young children will want to read over and over again. It’s a wonderful addition to any children’s library that is sure to become a favorite.”- Kristi Elizabeth for San Francisco Book Review
“A delightful book for children of all ages… [a] light-hearted lesson that teaches that friends come in all shapes, sizes, and forms … Beautifully illustrated with a happy story, Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit is a story that children will want to read over and over again.” – Kristi Elizabeth, San Francisco Book Review
“A grand selection for storytime, Please Don’t Tell Cooper He’s A Dog is also written at a level that will enable young readers to enjoy reading it on their own. It’s most highly recommended.” – Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review November 17, 2020
“After reading this book, kids will be encouraged to look outside their own identities and be open to all possibilities of friendship, not just what’s the most familiar to them.” – Booktrib
"Loved it! ...The positive messages are sure to shine long after the last page has been turned." - Cindy Davis for Reedsy Discovery
“…illuminates diversity in a subtle but meaningful way and artfully uses Cooper and Jack to demonstrate how the unimaginable can work in wondrous ways.”- Portland Book Review
“Light, charming fare for animal lovers…” – Kirkus Reviews
“By modeling how easily friendship can overcome differences, this story will have readers thinking about diversity without even realizing they’re doing so. A fantastic and enjoyable read.”—The Children’s Book Review
“A timely tale that friendships can be made even in unlikely situations.” – Bookroo
” a delightful picture book that should appeal to children aged two to eight and their parents. Here’s to hoping that it won’t be the last book to feature Cooper the Dog.”—Reviewed by Erin Britton for Manhattan Book Review
“A delightful book for children of all ages … [a] light-hearted lesson that teaches that friends come in all shapes, sizes, and forms … Beautifully illustrated with a happy story, Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit is a story that children will want to read over and over again.”
—Kristi Elizabeth, San Francisco Book Review
“…Young readers will learn valuable lessons about friendship and having fun despite differences in appearance. This book will warm hearts and show readers than an unlikely pair truly can be a gift.”—LitPick 5-Star Review
“A book to treasure, share, read again and again as its message will never be repeated enough … An astounding, amazing book about tolerance and friendship that I could not recommend more!”
—Marie-Hélène Fasquel for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“This is a story with a powerful message: we’re all different, but we’re also all worthy of love and friendships. Beautifully told. Loved it.”
—Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite (5 Star Review)
“… A heart-warming, feel-good story that adults will want to share with their kids.”
—Kristine Zimmerman for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“…a book I shall buy as a gift for the children in my life, not least so I can have the fun of reading it many times to the little ones!”
—Sarah Stuart for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“It helps to set a positive pattern for the family. Highly recommended.”
—Bruce Arrington for Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
See full review here: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/please-dont-tell-cooper-hes-a-dog
“By internalizing the lesson of Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit, young readers can learn that no matter where a companion comes from or what they look like — the two of them can have a truly special friendship, just like Cooper and Jack.”
— Cameron Kimball, BookTrib
“This story excels at engaging readers in conveying a good life lesson with humor, grace, and laughter. This delightful story offers a heart-warming message of connection, emotion, and mutual respect that is well-suited for the classroom, small groups, or family bookshelf.”
– Children’s Literature (a CLCD Company)
Please Don’t Tell Cooper that Jack Is a Rabbit is a delightful story about friendship with a funny, furry hero.”
– Foreword Clarion Reviews
