As a little rabbit tries to go to sleep, he counts mosquitos and the feet of mice scurrying in the rafters and tries to ignore the scary dark. Finally he sneaks out of bed and down to the porch where Grandpa's rocking chair is squeaking. As he cuddles on Grandpa's lap, they talk until the night is no longer scary. Full color.
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Grandpa helps Little Rabbit overcome his fear of the night. Ages 2-5.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-A book that deals with childhood fears of the dark and insomnia. A little rabbit does not go right to sleep; he flops around in his bed, tries to count mosquitos (since rabbits do not count sheep), and is frightened by the darkness and the unknown. He gets out of bed and joins his grandfather on the porch for some talk about what the crickets are saying and why the moon shines. Comforted, he returns to bed and falls asleep. The overall effect is cuddly and soothing; the night terrors do not receive much space, and Grandpa shows up before things get blown out of proportion. The illustrations, with their emerald and sapphire blues, provide a fantasy setting for the story. Even the crickets are larger than life, more insectlike than Jiminy Cricket, but still not specimens-their raucous, nightclub stances as they sing make them funny and busy rather than creepy and scary. Stevenson's watercolors, layered for depth, do a good job of portraying the shadowy nature of night. A story that will provide comfort and a little amusement before bedtime.
Ruth K. MacDonald, Quinnipiac College, Hamden, CT
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Ruth K. MacDonald, Quinnipiac College, Hamden, CT
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Little Rabbit just couldn't go to sleep ~~ he keeps finding all different things that goes creak and bump in the night. So he goes to Grandpa for some help in answering some questions and for a story. This is another keeper in our library. The boys love this one too ~~ they love the illustrations and the pictures of the silver moon and of the crickets. This is a sweet bedtime story that the parents can read without getting too tired of reading it over and over again. My husband and I both have read this one and we really enjoy it! If you are into fine illustrations and a cute story, this book will not disappoint you. It's really a cute book!(...)
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