Parents' Guide to

Hush, Little Bunny

By Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Papa bunny protects his little one in sweet spring tale.

Book David Ezra Stein Picture Book 2019
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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?

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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?

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