As Grandma prepares for Easter above ground, the rabbit children in their home below ground are convinced that their father is the Easter Bunny! The two worlds meet happily on the Easter holiday.
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While Granny searches for eggs to decorate for Easter, the Rabbit children become convinced that their father is the Easter Bunny. The parallel stories eventually intersect on Easter morning, with happy outcomes for all. A humorous text and detailed but uncluttered pastel illustrations work together to propel the above- and below-ground stories and keep the reader engaged. --Horn Book Guide
This warm and delightful story is back in print after a long hiatus and its appeal is as refreshing as it was 30 years ago. The soft water color illustrations of pastoral scenes are filled with charm and whimsy. Children will delight in following Granny's dilemma above ground while watching the drama unfold below ground. It is like getting two stories for the price of one. --Chidren's Literature
This warm and delightful story is back in print after a long hiatus and its appeal is as refreshing as it was 30 years ago. The soft water color illustrations of pastoral scenes are filled with charm and whimsy. Children will delight in following Granny's dilemma above ground while watching the drama unfold below ground. It is like getting two stories for the price of one. --Chidren's Literature
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Lorna Balian's characteristic humor and delightful illustrations make this book an Easter-time must have!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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"'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" FOR EASTER,
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This review is from: Humbug Rabbit (Hardcover)
THIS DELIGHTFUL STORY OF A GRANDMOTHER PREPARING FOR AN EASTER VISIT FROM HER GRANDCHILDREN IS ACCOMPANIED BY WONDERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS. THERE ARE IN FACT TWO STORIES, ONE BELOW GROUND, AND A SECOND ABOVE GROUND. BELOW GROUND A MOUSE HAS CONVINCED THE RABBIT CHILDREN THAT THEIR FATHER IS THE EASTER BUNNY, A FACT HE REPEATEDLY DENIES TO NO AVAIL. ABOVE GROUND THE CAT IS STEALING THE EGGS FROM THE HEN CONFOUNDING BOTH THE HEN AND GRANNY AND PUTTING INTO JEAPORDAY THE EASTER CELEBRATIONS. HOW THESE STORIES COME TOGETHER WILL PROMPT YOU TO LAUGH OUT LOUD. IN ADDITION AS WE TURN THE PAGES WE WATCH WINTER TURN TO SPRING. SUBTLE CHANGES THROUGHOUT THE DRAWINGS CAUSE YOU TO LINGER OVER THEM LOOKING FOR SURPRISES. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE READ THIS STORY OVER AND OVER ALWAYS WITH PLEASURE AND HAVE PRESENTED MANY COPIES OF THE BOOK AS GIFTS. I LOOK FORWARD TO SPRING WHEN I CAN TAKE OUT MY COPY AND PLACE IT ON THE COFFEE TABLE FOR FAMILY AND GUESTS TO ENJOY.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Fun for the whole family,
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This review is from: Humbug Rabbit (Hardcover)
I began reading this book to my five children almost 25 years ago. The older ones would listen while I read to the younger ones. Now I read it to my grandson and he loves it as much as the others. It's a wonderful book to read aloud and an equally wonderful book for children to explore themselves. The illustrations take many "looks" before you see everything. It's kept the children in our family engrossed (and quiet) on long car trips for a long time.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must-Have Easter Treat,
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This review is from: Humbug Rabbit (Hardcover)
My family has owned this book for many years, and we've worn it out. Ms. Balain has written a sweet story in several "layers". The illustrations are just perfect and so detailed. We've loved watching the flowers grow and the birds build their nest and wait for their family to hatch as we turn the pages. All of this in addition to the story of the Rabbit Family below ground and Granny and her grandchildren above ground. You'll love it, too. "The mouse told me so."
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This is Granny and the house she lives in. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
This is Granny and the house she lives in. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Holiday Story Play by Joyce Harlow on page 127, and page 137
- Leprechauns Never Lie by Lorna Balian in Back Matter
- How to Report on Books by Joy Evans in Back Matter
- Making Big Books with Children: Resource Book and Reproducible Patterns, Vol. 1 by Jo Ellen Moore on page 21
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