Busy Bunny Days: In the Town, On the Farm & At the Port

by Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator)

Overview

Join the Bunny Family for a busy day in their home town, on a fun-filled farm adventure, and at the port for an exciting outing in this seek-and-find book where there is always something to discover. From the time they wake up until the time they go to sleep, there is so much to see and do. Don't forget to keep an eye out for that pesky Benny Badger—he is always up to no good! With a fresh and adorable illustration style, and so many details on every page, this picture book begs to be read again and again. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452137605
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	02/25/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	56
Sales rank:	139,263
File size:	18 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Britta Teckentrup is an award-winning fine artist, writer, and illustrator. She has authored and illustrated numerous books for children, including Animal 123 and Animal Spots and Stripes. She lives in Berlin, Germany.

Editorial Reviews

★ 12/16/2013
Three stories about an active family of rabbits, originally published in Germany, come together in this Richard Scarry–esque outing full of questions to answer and mini-narratives to pursue. Each story opens with a dramatis personae, picturing and naming the smartly dressed animals found within (“Don’t forget to keep an eye out for that pesky Benny Badger,” cautions the introduction to “In the Town”). The view of each setting remains fixed—although there’s plenty of movement and activity on each page—making it easy for children to flip between pages to notice the changes as each day progresses and answer the questions posed (“Who is Baxter’s teacher?”). A stylish study of urban and rural life with just a hint of mischief. Ages 4–8. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

"A stylish study of urban and rural life with just a hint of mischief."-Publishers Weekly, starred review"

There's plenty to reward nose-to-page viewing."—Kirkus Reviews"

Children are going to love exploring the artwork in this wonderful picture book. "—Through the Looking Glass"

An enjoyment for both kids and adults to read cover to cover."—Coquette Maman"

A treasure trove for kids who love a visual challenge."—Booklist

From the Publisher

04/01/2014
PreS-Gr 1—When reading this German import, one can't help but notice the similarity in style to the classic books by Richard Scarry. In each of the three sections, children can search for pesky Benny Badger. There is no specific plot or story line. Rather, the overarching theme is time as depicted by the clock at the top of each verso. Older readers can observe and compare what happens in the various sections at 6:00 am, 9:00 am, noon, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. Under the clocks are questions such as "What is Bailey Bear doing?" Children find the answers by studying the page of labeled characters before each section, scrutinizing the spread, and creating their own stories. Cartoonlike artwork attempts to create interest for those who relish the Waldo-type "seek and find" books. However, these animal characters lack charming or endearing qualities, and the book does not blaze any new trails. Strictly supplementary.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA

School Library Journal

2013-12-11
Bright-eyed, neatly drawn little animals in human dress crowd three successive settings from morning to night in this low-key seek-and-find import originally published in Germany as three separate, stand-alone titles. Each section opens with a pictorial cast page that introduces Dr. and Mrs. Bunny, their two little bunnies and about 50 different or recurring fellow residents—including Benny Badger or, as he's repeatedly styled, "that pesky/sneaky/lazy/unruly Benny Badger." Teckentrup provides three questions on each spread as invitations to initial engagements with the pictures. These range from "Oh no! Who is slipping on a banana peel?" or "Where is Henry Hound fishing now?" to repeated heads-ups that Benny can be caught in some misbehavior like lounging lazily on a bench or trying to steal a chicken. Viewers who keep looking will see plenty of other activity, though aside from the odd small fire or other minor mishap, the action runs to easily identifiable playtimes, farm chores, meals, sightseeing and other quotidian occupations. There's plenty to reward nose-to-page viewing, but even Richard Scarry fans may find this a little dull. (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews