How the Waif Bunny Saved the Boy.

How the Waif Bunny Saved the Boy. How the Waif Bunny Saved the Boy Donny Velvetears, author John Crowther, illustrator Big Tent Books 115 Bluebill Drive, Savannah, GA 31419 9781601310477, $37.95 www.thewaifbunny.com "How The Waif Bunny Saved The Boy" is a sensitivechildren's book and CD about the healing powers of a much lovedWaif Bunny who helps a chronically ill boy through different stages ofhis illness. Readers familiar with "The Velveteen Rabbit" willsee similarities and differences in the two tales. The illness which theWaif Bunny's boy suffers is AIDS, while his predecessor in"The Velveteen Rabbit" struggled with scarlet fever. Dealingwith pain and hospitals and life support mechanisms and systems plus theexhausting business of fighting chronic illness can be soul-eroding tothe young, or to any age for that matter. "How The Waif Bunny Savedthe Boy" is a wonderful resource to children and adults who carefor them because it opens up a new perspective on the enlighteningaspect of suffering and illness. There is potential for growth in evendeath-directed illnesses. For children especially, "How The WaifBunny Saved The Boy" is a touch of gentle comfort and kindness thatdoes not avoid the challenge of the experience for all. Accompanied by aCD recording of the author reading the book with additional Music toHeal By viola improvisations by the author, "How The Waif BunnySaved The Boy" is a wonderful gift of hope and healing to any whodeal with illness and pain.