Cinder Rabbit [Hardcover]

Lynn E. Hazen (Author), Elyse Pastel (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Every bunny at Grand Rabbits School is excited about the spring play. As the star, Zoe has to lead her whole class in the Bunny Hop. But she has one big problem—wicked Winifred has made her forget how to hop! If only Prince Charming-Whiskers or Frida, the fairy godrabbit, can help . . .

 

The play’s the thing in this early chapter book, which is perfect for very young readers.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Zoe landed the lead role of “Cinder Rabbit” in her classroom’s spring play, which will be performed in less than a week. She is very excited until she learns that for the finale, she will have to lead the entire class in the bunny hop. Poor Zoe can’t bunny hop, a terrible thing for a young rabbit not to know, and she is terrified of what bully Winifred will say when she finds out. Luckily, Zoe has some very good friends who help her learn the moves and also stand up to Winifred. This simple, sweet beginning chapter book contains the right amount of story for children just starting to read longer books; and the charming black-and-white illustrations, decorating every page, will engage kids as they break up the text into easily manageable segments that will help developing readers feel successful. Grades K-2. --Shauna Yusko

Review

“Children will hop, skip, and jump to read this story again and again. A delightful early reader.”

—Elissa Hayden Guest, author of the Iris and Walter series

“Hip hop hurrah for Hazen’s satisfying romp about a courageous rabbit who saves the day and the school play! Beginning chapter book readers will love Cinder Rabbit, a story filled with humor and pizzazz.”

—Phyllis Root, author of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winning Big Momma Makes the World

“This simple, sweet beginning chapter book contains the right amount of story for children just starting to read longer books; and the charming black-and-white illustrations decorating every page will engage kids as they break up the text into easily manageable segments that will help developing readers feel successful.”

—Booklist

“Plentifully illustrated with darling, expressive bunnies, this early chapter book lightly but effectively explores the consequences of bullying while extolling the virtues of perseverance.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Sweet and fun, with bunny details liberally inserted throughout. Short chapters will allow beginning readers to finish in manageable segments, and the book’s simple but consistent story arc will leave them cheering for Zoe’s triumph in the end.”

—School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805081941
• ISBN-13: 978-0805081947
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,506,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynn E. Hazen, M.A., M.F.A., writes books for children and young adults filled with humor, heart and hope. Kirkus praised her young adult novel, SHIFTY, as "a realistic story that resonates." SHIFTY was chosen for VOYA's Top Shelf Fiction, as a CCBC Choice, and as a Smithsonian Notable. Lynn's books for younger readers include: CINDER RABBIT, THE AMAZING TRAIL OF SEYMOUR SNAIL, BUZZ BUMBLE, and MERMAID MARY MARGARET.

Lynn earned an M.F.A. in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College where she won the Houghton Mifflin Scholarship. She also holds an M.A. in Education from San Francsico State University and a B.S. in Applied Behavioral Sciences from U.C. Davis.

Lynn lives in Northern California and enjoys giving presentations at schools, libraries, conferences, and literary events. She teaches classes in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Stanford Continuing Studies. Check her website for a free downloadable teacher's guide, a cool SHIFTY Card activity (again with free pdfs & how to video) and more. www.ShiftyTheBook.com See also www.LynnHazen.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humor and Heart, May 18, 2008

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E. C. Porter (Port Jefferson, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cinder Rabbit (Hardcover)

Poor Zoe! Destined for stardom, the lead in her school play, she's forgotten how to hop. And with the Bunny Hop finale of that performance on her mind, she sets out to re-learn how.
New readers will chuckle at every page turn in this well-paced early reader from Lynn Hazen, with delightful illustrations by Elyse Pastel. Hazen uses clever puns (Grand Rabbits School!) and new twists on old tales to weave her emotionally engaging characters into a tale coordination and confidence which will hit squarely on target with its intended age group.
Hop out and buy it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, July 21, 2011

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Shirley Parenteau - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cinder Rabbit (Hardcover)

CINDER RABBIT is a delightful take on the Cinderella theme. Hazen's sweet chapter book is perfect for my youngest granddaughter who can read, but resists. She and other young chapter book readers from kindergarten through second grde won't be able to resist discovering what happens next for Bunny Zoe. The appealing bunny is terrified of a class bully and after an unfortunate encounter with a mudhole, she's unable to hop. Disaster looms when Zoe's starring role in the school play includes leading her entire class in the bunny hop. Wonderfully expressive bunnies enliven each page as Zoe's struggles to save herself and the school play carry her all the way to bunny-hopping triumph.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hop hop hoppalicious!, April 3, 2008

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Maria (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cinder Rabbit (Hardcover)

This chapter book by Lynn Hazen, illustrated by Elyse Pastel, is a charmer! It is packed with humor, emotion and encouragement. It is the perfect early reader for anyone having to deal with a class bully, or afraid of doing something. The star of this story, Zoe, is an adorable little bunny with bouncy ears, the starring role in the school play, and a fear of hopping since she got stuck in a mud puddle.
During the play, Zoe freezes. But all ends well as her buddies (bunnies?) Woody and Charlie quickly come up a plan to help her get over her fear.
The illustrations by Elyse are funny, dynamic and exprressive. A great team!