Little Rabbit Goes to School [Hardcover]

Harry Horse (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The beguiling bunny introduced in Little Rabbit Lost here heads to the schoolhouse, leaping out of bed on the first day of class with abundant enthusiasm: " 'Now we are big,' said Little Rabbit proudly. 'We are going to school.' " He insists on bringing his special toy, Charlie Horse, whom he has gussied up with a red ribbon, and bounds off to the schoolhouse through a charmingly imagined forest of giant trees, thistles and mushrooms. But Charlie Horse soon shows a penchant for mischief, interrupting storytime by galloping across the teacher's shoes and diving into a bowl of cake batter. At recess, Little Rabbit won't share him with the other kids ("Charlie Horse does not want to play with you"). The author lets young readers decide whether Charlie Horse is the naughty one or if Little Rabbit is pulling the strings, acting out in response to a scary new situation (though he offers a sly hint with "Miss Morag let Charlie Horse rest on her desk while Little Rabbit painted a picture"). Whoever the culprit, youngsters just starting school will find Little Rabbit's ups and downs highly familiar as he navigates a rocky first day, perpetually in motion, adorable in his trademark ear-shaped cap and red raincoat. In the end, Little Rabbit triumphs over the day's dramas and decides Charlie Horse should stay at home—a decision that children will relate to as they, too, begin to discover the delights of independence. Ages 2-6.
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From School Library Journal

Starred Review. PreSchool-K–It's a special morning for Little Rabbit–his first day of school. Over his mother's mild objections, he insists on taking his wooden toy. Unfortunately, Charlie Horse misbehaves terribly: he runs around during storytime, jumps into the cake batter, and gets Little Rabbit lost when their class goes for a walk. All ends well, however, and when he is safely back at home in his mother's lap, Little Rabbit decides Charlie Horse is not ready for school, but that he most certainly is. Fashioned in warm colors, the watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations are wonderful. Along with the engaging text, they endearingly capture the diffidence and anxiety Little Rabbit feels as he faces an unfamiliar situation, and his gradual realization that this new experience is fun. No matter how many titles you have on this topic, be sure to make room for Little Rabbit.–Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156145320X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561453207
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 10.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #702,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Rabbit Goes to School, November 13, 2005

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redhare "iwrite" (Bainbridge Island, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Rabbit Goes to School (Hardcover)

I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but when I discovered no one had written one yet for this terrific book I felt it was my duty. My daughter received this as a gift, and now I give it to every little kid I know because it has everything a picture book should have-wit, sweetness, characters with character, well-balanced writing, and uniquely engaging illustrations. Harry Horse's genuinely charming (and never cutesy) text and illustrations are perfectly compatible, the text with just the right tone and pacing and the illustrations full of great details that continue to be amusing with many readings. Little Rabbit's Charley Horse is a lovably naughty alter ego that every kid and grownup kid can relate to on some level. Harry Horse's first Little Rabbit Lost is good too, but he brought Little Rabbit to life even more in this second book. Among so many flashy, glib, celebrity-endorsed, marketing-contrived, over-illustrated and underwritten, soulless books being published these days, this is an enduringly good one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LITTLE RABBIT- GET IT!, January 15, 2006

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H. Price (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Rabbit Goes to School (Hardcover)

I WAS DRAWN TO THIS BOOK'S COVER & WAS NOT DISSAPOINTED WHEN I READ IT. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE WONDERFUL & THE NAUGHTY TOY HORSE IS SO FUNNY! KIDS WILL LEARN THEY DON'T NEED THEIR HORSE OR OTHER COMFORT TOY AT SCHOOL, IT'S GOOD TO SHARE & WILL HELP YOU MAKE FRIENDS, THE BENEFITS OF OBEYING & WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET LOST. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best kids book!, January 10, 2012

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athensbirdlady "athensbirdlady" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Rabbit Goes to School (Paperback)

I am wild about this book! Read it to the kids last night and we all loved it. Beautiful illustrations, fantastic story. Highly recommend.