November 1, 2024
A reluctant reader learns a way to finally enjoy stories. Bun, a tiny orange-hued rabbit, and Pip, a larger rabbit with a flower tucked between her ears, are in the meadow together. Pip wants to settle down in the grass to read, but Bun can't stand that idea. "Books are SO boring!" he says. "You have to sit still and be quiet forevvvvver." As Pip attempts to read, Bun can't stop impatiently interrupting. "Can we play now?...Now?" When Pip closes the book in frustration, Bun curiously picks it up. He's surprised and delighted to learn that it's a story about a penguin spy on a motorcycle! Pip starts reading aloud, and Bun acts the events out. He scales perilous mountains (ahem, rocks) and performs daring rescues. Reading has never been so much fun! They have a few squabbles along the way (Bun and Pip model reflection and forgiveness), but Bun's eyes are opened to the power of a good story. Julian's lightly washed field of flowers adds an overall tranquility to the setting as the two flop-ears bound around in shared fun. Bun will give all those wiggle worms who can't sit still during storytime a kinetic way to enter the experience of reading. A reminder for all--reading isn't always silent and still.(Picture book. 3-6)
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