It’s almost Easter! How is Little Bunny preparing?
Though the holiday is quickly approaching, Little Bunny still has a long to-do list. After a few nibbles of magic carrots, Little Bunny transforms from an ordinary-looking rabbit in a hutch into an anthropomorphic creature clad in a bowtie, suspenders, and striped trousers. Our hero must gather and decorate eggs, collect jelly beans, and pull chocolate rabbits from a magical hat before delivering baskets full of treats to youngsters, with a little help from some supportive animal and gnome friends. Eagan’s digitally created springtime pastel illustrations burst with energy, pairing well with Zax’s simple descriptive phrases. Read the book slowly to notice the gentle rhymes and pore over the detailed images, or zip through it to mirror exuberant Little Bunny’s bustling Easter preparations. After such a packed day, it’s no wonder that Little Bunny is ready to snuggle close with the other rabbits in the hutch. Readers should check out the copy of Little Bunny’s To-Do List that is hidden under a flap at the end of the book for an early organizational nudge; as Zax notes, “To-do lists are more than pure magical fun. / They help us keep track of what needs to get done!”
Easter fun delivered along with sound advice for staying on top of necessary tasks.
(Picture book. 3-5)