I Love You, Bunny Rabbit
Written by: Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
Illustrated by: Cyd Moore
Published by: Boyds Mill Press 1995
Grades: K-2
Genre: Picture Book, Realistic Fiction
Written by: Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
Illustrated by: Cyd Moore
Published by: Boyds Mill Press 1995
Grades: K-2
Genre: Picture Book, Realistic Fiction
Synopsis: This book is a story about Micah’s rabbit called Bunny Rabbit. Micah’s rabbit is very dirty and old. Bunny Rabbit has been through so much that she has no fur, has applesauce and chocolate milk all over her, and has been chewed extensively.As a result, his mom says that it is time to buy a new stuffed rabbit. He goes into the toy store, but nothing convinces him or appeals to him to buy a new one.Micah loves it so much just the way it is that his mother lets him keep it.
About the Author: Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
Growing up in her house, books were everywhere to be found. She was read to extensively by her parents which also gave her a deep respect for books. During her teenage years, she read many adult literature novels and poems. She never dreamt of becoming a writer until she was influenced by another author. She has written books including, Rescuing Eintsein’s Compass, The Seaking, Yanni Rubbish, The Fish Prince, and many more. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts with her husband, Felix. She has three children and five grandchildren.
Pre-Reading Activities: Prior to the day, send home a note to the parents to have children send in something they really enjoy. The parents will be asked to help their children write three riddles for it and a reason that they like it so much. Then on that day, the teacher will also bring in something that they really like, such as a bunny. The teacher will model how the activity will go by having children give three guesses of what it could be. If they don’t get it then they will have to reveal one of their riddles. Children will raise their hands to guess again. This will continue until all riddles are read and then the item revealed. The teacher will reveal also the reason they like it so much. Each student will then have a turn to do this.
Post-Reading Activities: After reading, ask questions such as: How would you feel if your item was taken away from you? Why would you feel like this? How would you explain your feelings to somebody else? Then have children draw a picture of their item they brought in. Depending on their ability, students will write a word or sentence about their item. These pictures will be collected and put together into a class book or onto a bulletin board for everyone to see. They will be kept as records of students writing progress throughout the year.
Reflection: I like how this book relates so well to little children. It hits on things that many little kids go through, having an attachment to some toy, blanket, or person that they do just not want to part with no matter how dirty or torn it may get. It helps children logically cope with things that may occur in their life. The illustrations of different size and shapes helps draw in the reader through the artwork. I think this is a good book to use to help children understand events they may go through in life in the most simplistic way that is possible.
Reflection: I like how this book relates so well to little children. It hits on things that many little kids go through, having an attachment to some toy, blanket, or person that they do just not want to part with no matter how dirty or torn it may get. It helps children logically cope with things that may occur in their life. The illustrations of different size and shapes helps draw in the reader through the artwork. I think this is a good book to use to help children understand events they may go through in life in the most simplistic way that is possible.
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