Bedtime Bunnies

PreS-Gr 1—This minimally worded story begins with five scampering bunnies being called inside one autumn evening by their parents. In addition to the falling leaves, the youngsters notice that it is also beginning to snow. The youngest takes part in all of his siblings' activities, but with his eyes always on the window and the falling flakes. Eating dinner, bathing, brushing teeth, donning pajamas, and listening to stories, the energetic bunnies are always in motion. No more than four onomatopoeic words per page aptly describe the scenes: "Chomp, Munch, Gobble, Crunch," while the soft-focus illustrations, done in watercolors, acrylics, and pencil, depict a happy, old-fashioned family and their cozy home in a hollow tree. Father builds a small snow bunny on the windowsill while the children settle down to sleep, heightening the smallest bunny's anticipation of the coming day and the deep snow. Children will enjoy the warmth and closeness of this charming family.—Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI