The Extraordinary Journey of a Boy and His Comfort Rabbits,
and How They’re Teaching Us about Hope and Kindness
by Caleb Smith
Memoir, Animals | Published: 2021 | Goodreads
The incredible true story of a boy who is changing the world through kindness... one bunny at a time.
Meet Caleb Smith: a young man who, at age 9, decided to follow his dream to train endangered and rescued rabbits to become therapy animals. Today, 15-year-old Caleb is an entrepreneur who owns and operates a private 22-acre Mississippi River sanctuary called Peacebunny Island. The deal is simple: he saves the rabbits, and they help save us. Driven by an unbreakable desire to minister kindness and compassion, Caleb's adventures include:
Founding a program of therapy rabbits who visit with first responders, senior citizens, families with special needs, and much more
Embarking on a quest along the Mississippi River to develop the site that would become Peacebunny Island
Overcoming challenges, obstacles, and disappointed dreams along the way
Inspiring hope and possibility in the next generation of young people
Stories of the kids who experience the calm, healing magic of Peacebunny Island
