Book excerpt: As part of the new Let's Read Together collection, this sweet story of friendship introduces young readers to the values of empathy and teamwork. One morning, Gruff the Grump meets a little rabbit clinging to a branch clutching a "fallen star". The little rabbit is trying to rescue all the stars she keeps finding, and she needs a big, kind friend like Gruff to help. Gruff does not want a friend, but the little rabbit is determined... Let's Read Together is an ideal series to share special reading time with a child while introducing important gentle lessons. The series explores a variety of topics, including friendship, acceptance, teamwork, and empathy, all the while encouraging the development of language and reading skills.