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By Regan McMahon
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Papa bunny protects his little one in sweet spring tale.
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What's the Story?
As the snow melts away, a papa bunny leads his little one out to play and protects him from dangers, including a hawk, and growls at a bunny playmate for biting Little Bunny's tail. The dad reassures Little Bunny of his lasting love.
Is It Any Good?
This gentle picture book conveys a father's love with simple text, a familiar, singable rhythm and endearing watercolor-and-ink illustrations of bunnies at play in nature. It's also a celebration of spring, with a warm brown and yellow pastel palette with spots of pink, green, and sky blue. The loving relationship between father and chid is a wonderful model that's reassuring without being sappy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the dad protects his kid in Hush, Little Bunny. What's different dangers does the dad save Little Bunny from?
How can you tell that winter is over and spring inis here? What words tell you that? What pictures show that?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : David Ezra Stein
- Genre : Picture Book
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Balzer + Bray
- Publication date : April 17, 2019
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 4 - 8
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Hardback
- Last updated : December 7, 2021
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