It's the first day outside the nest for Mother rabbit's five babies, and all sorts of new creatures and adventures await them. But when a sudden rain shower sends the rabbits scurrying for shelter under the hedge, the other wild animals come to visit them! Jim Arnosky's graceful watercolors and simple text are sure to delight children experiencing nature's wonders for the first time.
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PreSchool-Grade 1. In Arnosky's shimmering world, five bunnies emerge from their nest under the hedge for the very first time. Romping in the sun-drenched fields, meeting grasshoppers, spiders, and bees, the baby rabbits' curiosity is evident even as they stick close to their mother. A sudden storm causes them to hurry back and huddle inside their shelter, where other animals join them as they watch honeybees fly between the raindrops. Then the rain stops and the six reemerge to "play rabbit tag in the sun." The simple text carries readers along rhythmically and naturally as the day unfolds. Drawn from the animals' perspective, the glowing illustrations are precise in their depiction of the wildlife; the bright, vibrant watercolors flow from hot yellows and luminescent greens to the muted blues of rain. Each double-page spread draws readers into this fulfilling microcosmic view of the natural world. Perfect for story-time or lap-time reading, this book will give children a feeling of security and contentment.?Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Ages 3^-7. Five baby rabbits get their first chance to explore the inviting world outside their nest. They follow their mother onto the grass, taste clover, and meet grasshoppers and bees. Their adventure is cut short by a rain shower, and since "a rabbit's fur is not waterproof," the mother hustles her little ones back under the hedge, where they watch the rain with interest and share their shelter with other wild creatures. Arnosky eschews the cutsey (it's "baby rabbits," never "bunnies") for the rich beauty of rain and new baby rabbits and, as always, gives young readers a nature adventure that is simple, satisfying, and utterly straightforward. Susan Dove Lempke
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Pictures Contemporary Feeling,
By Tom G (ks) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rabbits and Raindrops (Paperback)
Jim Arnosky's Rabbits and Raindrops brings to mind many classic picture books. It has a charming story coupled with pictures that betray the artist as a true lover of authentic naturalism. My children love this tale and it is one of my favorites as well.
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wonderful illustrations!,
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This review is from: Rabbits and Raindrops (Hardcover)
My 4 year old daughter loves this book! She really enjoys finding all of the creatures hiding throughout the story. The best part is the ending- it makes her giggle every time.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great fpr toddlers,
By DD67 "babyonahill" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rabbits and Raindrops (Paperback)
simple sweet story of a rabbit family trying to seek shelter from the rain and some other meadow animals joining them. Great story for the young. Great for a spring time theme, meadow them, or rain theme. Very nice illustrations.
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Mother rabbit sits by her nest Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Mother rabbit sits by her nest Read the first page New!
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- All Night Near Water by Jim Arnosky in Back Cover
- Otters under Water by Jim Arnosky in Back Cover
- Peak with Books: An Early Childhood Resource for Balanced Literacy by Marjorie R. Nelsen on page 209, and Back Matter
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