Theme: Rabbit

Cute

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Everyone says Toby is cute. But Toby is tired of being cute. He wants to change his image. He starts with a pair of cool shades but they don’t seem to do the trick. He will have to find other ways to look tough. When he nearly crashes his motorcycle right into the Zebra crossing, [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Netherlands, Picture Book » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Enigma: A Magical Mystery

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Bertie Badger loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magicians’ props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show? This clever book will engage readers as they are challenged to [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Race of the Century

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Tom Tortoise challenges Flash Harry Hare, But while Flash Harry gets distracted signing autographs for his adoring fans, stopping for photo ops, and snacking, Tom Tortoise keeps going, slowly and steadily, to win the race.

Descriptors: Africa, Fantasy, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Nina Bonita

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This story deals with a sensitive subject in a sensitive way. “Black is beautiful” to a little white rabbit and while trying to discover the secret that will make him black, readers get a funny, yet educational introduction to genetics.

Descriptors: Brazil, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Trick of the Tale: A Collection of Trickster Tales

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

An illustrated collection of tales featuring notable trickster characters such as Raven and Hare, from the folk traditions of many countries.

Descriptors: Africa, Europe, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Japan, Tibet (China), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Bunny Lune

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

A big-city rabbit named Bunny Lune wants more than anything to go to the moon. His friend Pyonko has told him about the Japanese tradition that rabbits live there. How can Bunny Lune manage this incredible trip? Weightlessness makes him feel queasy, and he can’t go for very long without breathing, no matter how hard [...]

Descriptors: Fantasy, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

La La Rose

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

La La Rose, a young girl’s stuffed rabbit, gets lost in Luxembourg Gardens.

Descriptors: Europe, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Comments closed

While We Were Out

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

When someone leaves the patio door unlocked it’s just the opportunity the family’s pet rabbit needs to go exploring.

Descriptors: Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Korea, Picture Book » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

Nine Animals and the Well

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A fable about a group of animals which strives to bring the perfect present to the Indian raja-king’s birthday party, and discusses how the numerals we use originated in India.

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Rosie and the Nightmares

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Tired of having nightmares about monsters, Rosie the rabbit decides to confront her fears.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed