Our Story
A timelessly poignant and delightful story that encourages children to learn from their mistakes, reassures them that missteps are part of growth and that learning is a continuous cycle that is built on relationships, wisdom, courage and yes even fun!
Our Story
A timelessly poignant and delightful story that encourages children to learn from their mistakes, reassures them that missteps are part of growth and that learning is a continuous cycle that is built on relationships, wisdom, courage and yes, even fun!
Story Overview
Day after day the young hare sat on his chair, watching the world—yearning to be a part of it. Although the hare wished to explore his world, he was uncertain of what he might discover. But ultimately, he comes to learn through wins and losses, adventures and hardship, that perseverance leads to confidence. Through navigating the unknown and learning from our mistakes we push ourselves forward.
Story Overview
Day after day the young hare sat on his chair, watching the world—yearning to be a part of it. Although the hare wished to explore his world, he was uncertain of what he might discover. But ultimately, he comes to learn through wins and losses, adventures and hardship, that perseverance leads to confidence. Through navigating the unknown and learning from our mistakes we push ourselves forward.
“The Hare on the Chair penetrates to the heart of children’s fears about steps toward autonomy and independence.
In a sweet and loving tale of how to overcome initial worries, a supportive outer voice, in the form of a hedgehog, helps the hare find his courage and strength. The story promotes perseverance and the rewards of involvement with the world of new friendships. The book offers children a wonderful tale to find one’s strengths to seek the rewards offered in new adventures.”
— Raymond A. Levy, PsyD, Executive Director, The Fatherhood Project Dept. of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
“The Palumbo ‘sisters’ give us a timelessly poignant and delightful story that encourages children to learn from mistakes, reassures them that missteps are part of growth and that learning is a continuous cycle that is built on relationships, wisdom, courage and yes even fun!”
— Eva Marie Mancuso, JD, Clothes to Kids. RI, Inc., Former Chairwoman Rhode Island Board of Education & Board of Governors for Higher Education
“The Hare on the Chair penetrates to the heart of children’s fears about steps toward autonomy and independence.
In a sweet and loving tale of how to overcome initial worries, a supportive outer voice, in the form of a hedgehog, helps the hare find his courage and strength. The story promotes perseverance and the rewards of involvement with the world of new friendships. The book offers children a wonderful tale to find one’s strengths to seek the rewards offered in new adventures.”
— Raymond A. Levy, PsyD, Executive Director, The Fatherhood Project Dept. of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
“The Palumbo ‘sisters’ give us a timelessly poignant and delightful story that encourages children to learn from mistakes, reassures them that missteps are part of growth and that learning is a continuous cycle that is built on relationships, wisdom, courage and yes even fun!”
— Eva Marie Mancuso, JD, Clothes to Kids. RI, Inc., Former Chairwoman Rhode Island Board of Education & Board of Governors for Higher Education
Share Your Adventures
Whether you’re new to our hare or already have one, we encourage you to explore the world by taking him on your next adventure – no matter how big or small! Be sure to ask your parents to follow us on:
And tag us on all of your “adventure” photos! Our hare LOVES to have his picture taken (or drawn).
