When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

Book • 2024
In 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit', Judith Kerr recounts her own family's escape from Nazi Germany through the eyes of a young girl named Anna.

As Hitler rises to power, Anna's family, who are Jewish, must leave their home in Berlin and seek refuge elsewhere.

They travel through Switzerland and France before eventually settling in England.

The story captures the challenges and uncertainties of being a refugee, including adapting to new languages and cultures.

Anna's beloved pink rabbit toy is left behind, symbolizing the loss and disruption caused by war and persecution.

Kerr's semi-autobiographical novel offers a poignant and accessible introduction to the history of the Holocaust for young readers.

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