This deluxe, oversized edition of the evergreen classic touch-and-feel book, pat the bunny, features two exclusive spreads not included in the original. It makes the perfect gift for every baby!
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"Judy can pat the bunny. Now YOU pat the bunny." Sound familiar? Pat the Bunny is a part of childhood, as soothing as cocoa and animal crackers. Dorothy Kunhardt's interactive book for babies and toddlers was one of the first of its kind when it was published in 1940, and it has since sold over six million copies. We pat the soft fur of the bunny, play peek-a-boo, look in the mirror, and then do it all over again. (And again and again and again.) After you Pat the Bunny with your baby, why not Pat the Cat and Pat the Dog? These two sequels were written by Edith Kunhardt, the daughter of the author of the original book. Both use the same tried-and-true Pat the Bunny format: sturdy cardboard pages with eight activities that wee ones can explore, from sniffing some brownies, to squeaking a teddy bear, to unfastening Grandma's tennis shoe. The simple line drawings and pastel colors don't do much for adults, but somehow they are just right for babies. This boxed set is a fine choice for a baby gift or first birthday present, and a lifesaver on a long car trip. (Baby to preschool) --Marcie Bovetz
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Golden Touch and Feel Books are irresistible first books for toddlers. They contain things to touch, things to move, things to smell, and hidden surprises to peek at. Dorothy Kunhardt's Pat the Bunny, published in 1940, is one of the bestselling children's books of all time. Its companions in this set, Pat the Cat and Pat the Puppy, were written and illustrated by Dorothy Kunhardt's daughter, Edith. These three books make a perfect gift--already boxed and ready for wrapping! -- Golden
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117 of 120 people found the following review helpful
By Wendy Kaplan
Format:Plastic Comb
Some things become life experiences not only for one's child, but for oneself. "Pat the Bunny" is such a book. It is so dear, so simple, and so very, very perfect that it is deceptive. It really can teach a very young baby about textures and colors and the fact that the world is a varied and wonderful place.
When my first child (now almost 18) was less than 6 months old, I would take her tiny hand and place her chubby fingers on each different texture...the bunny, the cloth, and of course my favorite...Daddy's scratchy beard! (a piece of sandpaper). I don't know how much of the simple and sweet words my daughter absorbed, but she was cuddled in my arms, being rocked (our favorite place to read) and she definitely liked to touch the textures. Now the interesting thing is that the book remained special, and when she should have outgrown it, she did not. It remained in the collection. I think that's because it is just so peaceful and simple, remnants of a former time.
If you are expecting, if one of your friends has a new baby, if you are a grandparent or a loving aunt or uncle, you cannot give a better book for a new baby. It will be that baby's cherished book in short order. Guaranteed. One word of warning, though. Make sure that you are buying the original, with all the textures. I saw one oversized board book version the other day, and its only texture was the cotton of the bunny, which carried through to each page. No no!! We need everything right for this book of a lifetime.
47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Pat The Bunny is one of my 10-month-old daughter's favorite toys. She likes to leaf through the pages, and especially likes to play peek-a-boo with Paul and to look in the mirror like Judy does. The book captures her interest for relatively long periods of time. My only concern is that the plastic binding is somewhat flimsy and my daughter keeps pulling the book apart. I can put it back together again, but I wish that Pat The Bunny came as a standard bound board book that wouldn't fall apart quite so easily. It has to endure a lot of baby love and attention!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
Pat the Bunny is great, but Pat the Cat and Pat the Puppy are poor copies. Their activities are not as toddler-friendly, and I wish that I had only bought Pat the Bunny.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Plastic Comb|Amazon Verified Purchase
My son got this book when he was 2 or 3 months old. We would read it to him occasionally as he was getting older. When he got to be about 6 months, he could do most of the things in the book (play peek-a-boo with Paul, pat the bunny, etc.). Now that he is a year, he does everything -- he waves to Paul & Judy, he puts his finger in the ring, smells the flowers, etc. He loves this book so much, the cover has come off and we have to purchase another.
The great thing about this book is that there is something fun for them to do on every page, and it grows with your child. The only drawback I found is that it's not super-durable if your child really loves it and reads it over and over and over and over... :-)
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Ei
Format:Plastic Comb
While "Pat the Bunny" may be a true classic children's book, it is also a great curiousity piece for infants big enough to know what they are looking at somewhat.
My son is ten months old and loves to literally tear this book apart as the binding is sort of flimsy. He loves to touch everything and play with all the "interactive" things throughout the book. He just gets more curious with each page, and wants to figure out how it all works.
This is great for babies and preschoolers that love to touch everything they see.
My son is ten months old and loves to literally tear this book apart as the binding is sort of flimsy. He loves to touch everything and play with all the "interactive" things throughout the book. He just gets more curious with each page, and wants to figure out how it all works.
This is great for babies and preschoolers that love to touch everything they see.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Alison Wild
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It took my son weeks to demolish his first little version of this beloved book, which also had the plastic comb binding. I bought this one thinking it was bound in some other manner. It is a "deluxe" version, and even has a few pages that the first version we got (with stuffed rabbit included) did not have, but with in 15 minutes of his looking at it by himself, my 19 month old son (who has not destroyed any other book, ever) had this one separated from the hard cover, and now it's just the pages, which will soon be all apart as well. I'm serious, it took only a few minutes of his turning the pages by himself, quietly. I could sit down and work each plastic curl back into the holes of the cover, or I could take the whole plastic comb out and find some other way to hold it together, but I don't know what to do except look for another format of this book he loves, while trying to find a way to keep it in one piece just a little longer. This is a ridiculous way to put together a book for anyone under age 7. And I rarely leave reviews like this, I try and resolve the issue with the manufacturer but we have waited months for this book, and it's come apart in 15 minutes??? This is my first ever one star review, and it's sad, because this is a fantastic book.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Elvia
Format:Plastic Comb
My 1 year old loves this book so much she tore it to pieces. It has many touch and feel items such as 1) a soft bunny and "daddy's" scratchy beard to touch, 2) flowers to smell, and 3) a boy who has a cloth over his face to play peek-a-boo with. It is truly a classic!
I did not give this book 5 stars because of its plastic ring binding, which allows children to easily tear the book apart. I have had to piece this book together several times and at this point it is beyond repair.
I did not give this book 5 stars because of its plastic ring binding, which allows children to easily tear the book apart. I have had to piece this book together several times and at this point it is beyond repair.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very Weird
The shape of this book is strange to hold in your hand. We never wanted to read it to baby because it he didn't even like it when WE picked it up to bring to him.
Published 1 day ago by Booker DeWitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite childhood book
This was a gift for a friend who had a library-themed shower and in lieu of cards, you were expected to bring a book. This was my childhood favorite so I picked this one. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Shopaholic
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book for a baby
I bought Pat the Bunny Deluxe Edition for my friend's baby shower. I remember my children used to read and play with it when they were small. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Yuko Franklin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding classic book and a bigger version
This darling simple book is so sweet and perfect for toddlers age 1-2. All 3 of my children have read it lovingly with Daddy, as they love to feel "Daddy's scratchy face. Read more
Published 18 days ago by J. Mitra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pat the Bunny Deluxe Edition (Pat the Bunny) (Touch-and-Feel) Pat the...
I thought this would be a great idea for my granddaughter's 1st birthday; and this book came within two days. Unfortunately she just put it in her mouth
Published 27 days ago by Julie E. Kiger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best First Book for Children
Pat the Bunny is a book with great appeal for very young children since it includes all the things to touch which the books describes. It is often a favorite of the very young.
Published 1 month ago by Carol W. Dunbar
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is so obvious why this book has been around FOREVER !
I am 51 yrs. old and I had this book as a child, and I bought it for all three of my sons when they were young. It is such a classic for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Read more
Published 1 month ago by BRENDA VON FLUE
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
I had this little book for my sons when they were toddlers and they are 32 and 27 now. My 1 year old granddaughter loves it. The interaction is great. Read more
Published 1 month ago by kathy Debiec
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deluxe edition is great
My children grew up with the original "Pat the Bunny" and loved it, so I bought this one for my grandson. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KYLE GREGORY
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
A timeless classic that has enchanted babies for generations. I read it to my kids, and got this one as a gift for my grand daughter.
Published 1 month ago by Esther Wangler
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