On Arbor Day more than 200 people gathered at the Rabbit hOle for two special events celebrating Brian Selznick’s newest book, Big Tree. Although The Rabbit hOle won’t open until later this year, we couldn’t resist hosting Brian, who has been coming to Kansas City for decades, and we’re proud to have hosted some of the largest events on his book tour so far.

 

In the afternoon families joined us for a presentation, snacks and book-signing with Brian. Inspired by the book’s message, everyone went home with a sprouted pea plant. Later that evening and after an outfit change, Brian talked about his work, read an excerpt accompanied by artist/fabricator Scott Hobart on guitar, and was subjected to some obscure Selznick trivia.

Did you know he collects salt & pepper shakers, snow globes, AND glass eyeballs?