Bunny's Lessons

PreS-K—There are many lessons that a toy bunny learns from his boy. He learns about LOUD from Charlie's tuba playing; MESSY from his buttered noodles for lunch; and about feeling JEALOUS when Charlie plays with a friend and other toys instead of him. He also learns how it feels to have a TIME-OUT and when Charlie says SORRY. Throughout all the ups and downs, Bunny is Charlie's constant friend and together they share feelings that will be familiar to any youngster. Barroux's vibrant art mirrors the mood of the toy, using muted colors to depict negative emotions and bright, electric hues when they are having fun. The artist's subtle use of patterned backgrounds and shadows around his chunky characters lends richness to the cartoon art. The simple lines that make up Bunny's facial expressions and ears brilliantly convey the depth of his feelings and will endear the toy to most readers.—Marge Loch-Wouters, La Crosse Public Library, WI