Monthly Archives: April 2013

Rabbit Race

Rabbit Race by Ben M. Baglio Rabbit Race is part of the Animal Ark series which is a huge hit among third grade animal lovers.  And since there are about a trillion of them, the trick is usually getting students … Continue reading

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Orwell’s Luck

Orwell’s Luck by Richard W. Jennings The narrator encounters an injured rabbit in her yard.  Determined that he will survive, she takes him into her home and nurses him back to life.  Although his back feet are paralyzed at first, … Continue reading

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The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams My impressions of this from childhood were that it was a vastly depressing story about the demise of a beloved stuffed rabbit.  I think perhaps I was projecting a bit, how very sad I … Continue reading

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter I have no idea why this is the most famous and beloved of Beatrix Potter’s stories.  It’s certainly never been my favorite.  But it is a classic, and quite a good lesson … Continue reading

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Rabbit Hill

Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson Things have been hard for all the small animals.  The prior owners of the house did not take care of their property and there was little food to be had.  With the house having been … Continue reading

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The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes Gift Edition with Charm by Du Bose Heyward A small country bunny wants nothing more than to be chosen as one of the five (yes, five) Easter Bunnies who deliver all the … Continue reading

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Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe At a screening of Dracula, one of the Monroe boys discovers a bunny on his seat.  Of course, the family decides to take the rabbit home.  Not long after his … Continue reading

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo This post was originally published on August 4, 2010. Kate DiCamillo is all the rage right now.  With two books made into Major Motion Pictures (Because of Winn Dixie and The … Continue reading

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Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide!

Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide! by Candace Fleming Mr. McGreely has made his house cosy for winter, but he isn’t letting anybunny else in.  So when the three little bunnies come seeking shelter, he turns them away.  Enterprising creatures that they are, the … Continue reading

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Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming All Mr. McGreely has ever wanted is a garden to call his own.  So he is quite obviously distressed when his precious plantings are devoured by a crew of hungry bunnies.  But unlike Peter … Continue reading

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