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Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Splash!

Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Splash! by Candace Fleming The bunnies are back!!  I’ve spent the last month recommending this series to anyone in search of bunny books in time for spring or Easter, so I was delighted to see this on my library’s … Continue reading

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Miss Rumphius

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney Somehow, Miss Rumphius escaped my knowledge as a child.  It wasn’t part of my extensive book collection and I just never read it.  And forgive me for such an accusation, but I really don’t think … Continue reading

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Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream

Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream by Jenny Han Clara Lee is super excited for the Apple Blossom Festival.  More than anything, she wants to be Little Miss Apple Pie and wear her beautiful red Korean dress and stand … 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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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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A Bear Called Paddington

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond Paddington is among the most famous of literary bears, but despite his fame, many people don’t really know Paddington aside from his love of marmalade, famous blue coat and yellow hat and tag pleading … Continue reading

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Gentleman Bear

Gentleman Bear by William Pene du Bois “Bears build character.” How’s that for a positive message?  The main character of Gentleman Bear is one Billy Browne-Browne who goes through life with his stuffed bear Bayard by his side.  This does … Continue reading

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Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner

The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne This was originally posted to this blog on July 31st, 2010. There’s no denying that Pooh is a very famous bear.  For years … Continue reading

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