Bunnies!!! is a 2015 children's picture book by Kevan Atteberry about the interaction between Declan, a small friendly monster, and a group of four rabbits.
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| Author | Kevan Atteberry |
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| Illustrator | Kevan Atteberry |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's literature, picture book, |
| Published | 2015 (Katherine Tegen Books) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print hardback) |
| Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-230783-5 |
| OCLC | 905185078 |
Reception
editA review of Bunnies!!! by the School Library Journal wrote "The expressive cartoon characters rendered digitally in full color make this spare tale understandable for both readers and non-readers. .. Children will sympathize with the simple emotions of the monster and the unease of the rabbits that slowly builds toward trust, but it is the madcap action that will have them laughing with delight and asking for the book again.",[1] and Children's Book & Media Review recommended it for beginning readers and to " teach young readers to accept and love all the different kinds of people around us."[2]
Bunnies!!! has also been reviewed by The Horn Book Guide,[3] Kirkus Reviews,[4] Publishers Weekly,[5] and the Sahuarita Sun.[6]
Bunnies!!! won the 2016 Missouri Building Block award,[7] and was a 2016 CCBC Choices book.[8]
References
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- ^ Atteberry, Kevan (27 January 2015). Bunnies!!!. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-230783-5. OCLC 871965547. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ Amanda Judd (September 27, 2016). "Bunnies!!!". byucbmr.com. Harold B. Lee Library. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ "Bunnies!!!: Reviews". catalog.wccls.org. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
There's not much variety in this slight text or the cartoon art, but the playful monster and sturdy bunnies have a silly charm.
- ^ "Bunnies!!!". Kirkus Media LLC. October 1, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
Somewhat simplistic in both art and story arc but good for a chuckle or two in early storytimes and for those just beginning to pick out words—like BUNNIES!!!
- ^ "Bunnies!!!". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
In his first outing as author, Atteberry (Halloween Hustle) concentrates on conveying the monster's tempestuous feelings (and lots of giggles besides) in polished scenes that mix single- and double-page images with sequential panels. A diplomatic exploration of loving not wisely, but too well.
- ^ Robin Green (April 1, 2015). "Book Reviews: Bunnies!!!". Sahuarita Sun. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
Including three exclamation points in his title is a bold move, but Atteberry delivers. .. Parents will be reminded of their own children's well-intentioned interactions with long-suffering pets. "Bunnies!!!" is one of those picture books that both parents and children will enjoy.
- ^ Amy (January 31, 2017). "Winner of the 2016 Missouri Building Block Award – Bunnies!!!". dbrl.org. Daniel Boone Regional Library. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ Kathleen T. Horning; Merri V. Lindgren; Megan Schliesman; Emily McKnight Townsend (2004). CCBC Choices 2016: Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers (PDF). Friends of the CCBC Inc. p. 47. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
Toddlers won't be able to resist this lovable little monster in a picture book that alternates understatement with enthusiasm and invites participation. The illustrations set brightly colored characters against a palette suggesting the natural world.