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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 |
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.
A 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]
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{{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)There's not much variety in this slight text or the cartoon art, but the playful monster and sturdy bunnies have a silly charm.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.