Bunnies in My Head [Hardcover]

Tricia Tusa (Author), M. D. Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Bunnies in my Head commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Children's Art Project at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. This unique, creative collaboration between pediatric patients at M. D. Anderson and award-winning children's author Tricia Tusa celebrates the power of art and imagination in every child's life.

For 25 years, the Children's Art Project has produced cards and gift items designed by young cancer patients. The sale of these items has produced more than $10.3 million in proceeds, which fund patient-focused programs such as summer camps for patients and their siblings, college scholarships for current and former patients, an in-hospital educational program, Child Life specialists, ski trips for amputees-and more.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2?A celebration of a child's imagination. Tusa seamlessly weaves the artwork of pediatric patients at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, with her own illustrations to tell the quiet story of a young girl who explores her world through her paints and crayons. The children's illustrations appear throughout, representing the creative output of the youngster featured in the story. Some of the pictures?pink bunnies, houses on stilts?are charming preschooler efforts, while others, like the watercolor of a deer, are astounding in their maturity and beauty. Tusa's narrative is guileless, complementing the innocence and earnest efforts of the young artists. The text is childlike without being forced or artificial. An outstanding picture book.?Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
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Review

Bunnies in my Head is brilliant! -- Darragh Doiron, Port Arthur News

Nowhere does the power of art more express itself than in the art of children. Bunnies in my Head is its greatest advocate, not only in the beauty of its art, but also in the purpose it serves. -- Harry Belafonte

One of the most remarkable children's books you will ever see is Bunnies in my Head by award-winning author Tricia Tusa, featuring art from children of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. -- Larry Lawrence, Abilene Reporter-News

The best inspirational book I've seen in a while is Bunnies in my Head, written for children by Houston artist and writer Tricia Tusa. -- Anne Morris, Austin-American Statesman

The children's pictures are truly wonderful, full of charm and fancy. Tusa brings them all together perfectly with her hilarious paintings and a text that tells us that she, too, was once a child and will always be an artist. -- Diane Stanley, author of children's books

Tricia Tusa gets it right: encourage kids to fall in love with any kind of art, music or performance, and the road to health is opened wide. Hurrah for Tricia Tusa, for the M. D. Anderson kids and HURRAH FOR THIS PROJECT! -- David Small, recent winner of the Caldecott Honor Award for The Gardener

With Tricia Tusa's endearing character and insightful story, Bunnies in my Head is a book to be shared over and over with children, grandchildren and friends of all ages. It will encourage everyone to celebrate the joys of today and to imagine even happier tomorrows. -- Barbara Bush

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Texas; 1 edition (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966455185
• ISBN-13: 978-0966455182
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL, November 14, 2001

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Suzie Seibel (Waco, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bunnies in My Head (Hardcover)

This is a heartwarming book that would make a great gift for anyone working with children, especially children who are sick. It is a touching and very approprite way to handle a difficult subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars More Great Items, October 28, 2005

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K. Klumpp "webmaster" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bunnies in My Head (Hardcover)

There are more great items like the Bunny Book at the childrens art project at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Purchasing the book funds pediatric cancer patient programs; so it gives back to the children in many ways. Thanks for helping make life better for children with cancer! You can find us online.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars children creating wonderful art out of adversity, April 4, 1999

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anonymous "book lover" (Boston, Ma.,USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bunnies in My Head (Hardcover)

This is an amazingly original book in a storybook format and incorporates actual artwork done by children being treated at the MD Anderson Hospital. Their artwork is not only delightful but inspiring for all people not only those in a lifethreatening battle to return to wellness.