The Ili Pika is a species of pika that is often described as a mix between a teddy bear and an Ewok. They are nicknamed ÒThe Magic BunnyÓ. Ili Pikas are native to northwest China and this animal was first observed in 1983 by conservationist Li Weidong. Li educates people all around the world about this cute little animal. Currently its population is declining and considered to be endangered. There are less than 1,000 Ili pikas left. Included in this book is a story about Lickerty Split and Hoppity Joy, who are about to start their Ili Pika family high up in the snow covered mountain ranges of China in January, 1999, the Chinese Year of the Rabbit .