The children in three illustrated satirical tales are up against something far more complex than ogres, witches and big bad wolves.

Kate Kloster of Prairie Village slid down a slide with her grandson, Miles Lollar, 2, during a 2016 visit to an earlier version of The Rabbit Hole. Jon Agee’s children’s book, “The Incredible Painting ...

As two dear friends enjoy themselves on a playground, discussing their constant companionship, brown bear George can’t understand why gray rabbit Lenny might want to try spending some time alone.