Rabbits Books

This is a great book. My son is 5, when we got it I read it to him and he asked me to read it again right away. He really likes it!

Such a cute, funny book. Enjoyable for our daughter and for us. The illustrations are great!

This book is fantastic. My son loves it! We borrowed it from the library 4 times in a row so I finally came online to buy it for him. He walks around my house saying Oui Oui French can be said....

It's a must read every night before bed.

My wife and I just finished reading this piece to our 5 and 3 year olds. All were in agreement that it was a fine selection for an evening's recitation. However, when we delved deeper, and happily peeled our way through the book's many layers, there was much spirited discussion!

On the surface, this is the story of the mysterious and improbable appearance of a specimen from the Leporidae family atop a slumbering child. (They do not go into the precise Taxonomy of the "bunny", and the whimsical illustration style makes accurate identification difficult. However, in an equally spirited aside, we narrowed the possibilities to S. floridanus, the "Eastern Cottontail", or L. corsicanus, the "Corsican Hare".)

The real fun, however, begins when we explore the possible underlying meanings of the rabbit (or hare.) Is the beast Freud's "id", as my daughter hypothesized? Certainly not "Ego", we were all in agreement. We also similarly balked, collectively, at the idea that the bunny holds a veiled Judaio-Christian agenda. This piece seems above such denominational jockeying. My son, 5, made a strong case for the bunny as representation of the child's "hopping" upward within Kohlberg's "Stages of Moral Development", from the Pre-conventional Level of "Self Focused Morality" to the Conventional Level of "Other Focused Morality" That often marks the transition to adolescence. Ahh, the mind of a child!...

We had only gotten this far when it was time for brushing teeth, and for our nightly "Find-the-Constellation" game. But the mere thought of a second, more detailed study of this book around the hearth this evening makes me aflutter with anticipation!

Highly, highly recommended!

On the face, this book is a wonderful, adventurous story about a boy with a bunny on his head. My 6 year-old daughter loves the wonderful places they visit, especially the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. My son, 3, simply loves the silliness of it all, right from the opening line, "Once upon a time, a boy woke up with a bunny on his head." The book is more than worth the purchase price if for this alone.

But the true genius behind this seemingly benign children's book is the brilliant parallel sub structure. It is truly one of the finest allegories of our time.

From simple deduction and from using the first and third letters in each word and rearranging them, we learn that the boy represents our inner child while the rabbit symbolizes Guttenberg and the importance of the printed word.

Everything is here: the complex equilibrium of pre-civil rights race relations; the conflict between Yankee capitalism and Southern agrarian values; a meditation on time, consciousness, and Western philosophy. And all of it is rendered in prose so gorgeous it can take your breath away, once you get past the abrupt, unannounced time shifts.

This is a truly remarkable first novel from this talented duo.

The best thing about this book is the lilting happy rhyming. This book is meant to be read out loud, and it's actually a fun thing to do. Some so-called children's classics are tongue twisters, such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The prose in this book floats freely and melodically. The pictures are kind of cute in their own way, but I swear I could have drawn those bunny ears! My kids don't read on their own yet, but once they do start learning to read this poem may become a favorite.

What a fantastic book- the first time I read this to my 9 month old daughter it became an instant favorite! We have read it every day since, and it never fails to bring a smile to my face- especially the lines "I will kiss you on your toes, when you're naked with no clothes, and your tiny tushy shows"! Along with Goodnight Moon, our bedtime favorite, and Sandra Boynton's "Belly Button Book" (which also always makes me chuckle), this book is on the top of my list. It is the perfect length- not too short and not too long- and full of great rhyming text and cute illustrations. I read my daughter at least three books a day, so it's important to me that I can enjoy them as much as she does. I think I probably enjoy this one more! I highly recommend it!

"It is bursting with love." - Elise, 7

In "I Will Kiss You," Stoo Hample has captured that deep emotion of adoring, delightful, absolutely complete love shared between a mother and child. His illustrations sweetly show the contentment and peace that come from such love. Well done Stoo Hample.

My daughter is a spirited 2 and 1/2 year old young lady who loves the silly rhymes and kisses all over when I read the book to her and mommy does too! We read "I Will Kiss You: Lots & Lots & Lots" over and over and over! Total fun to share this book with everyone.

We recently received this book as a gift and it has quickly become a family favorite. Our soon to be 3-year-old son likes it "lots and lots and lots" and will read it to himself over and over and over. The illustrations are darling and the text is so cute and humorous. We will add The Silly Book to our list and look forward to reading more of Stoo!

This is an excellent book! I read it to my son's kindergarten class and they all really got into it. They enjoyed guessing what the title of each chapter was.

This is a delight and long over due! Where was this book when I was a kid? The author does a terrific job at broaching the subject we as adults often find boring and difficult to due--save. The illustrations are wonderful. My kids love this book. We found it to be both touching and fun.

Every parent should get their child this book. In such a fun story, they learn lessons that most adults don't even know: 1) savings money is excellent, 2) reading can be fun and interactive, and 3) a rabbit in overalls is darn cute!

I bought the book for my granddaughter who loves to read. Thought it would be good for her to learn how to save. After reading the book, she has been saving part of her allowance instead spending it all. The book was easy for her to understand and she enjoyed it very much.

Thank you for your wonderful book! My 2 daughters who are 5 and 7 kept asking me to read it to them over and over. They and I love the great illustrations and colors.

With finances being a major concern in our life, I am all for teaching my kids about how to manage their finances at an early age. Thank you again, great job! Waiting for the next book!

Sincerely,

J. Tyra Rikimaru

The first time I read this book was when I was a child in 2nd or 3rd grade. I fell in love with the descriptive details found within the text. Stephen Cosgrove painted an amazing picture in my mind with his colorful language. I found this book again when I started teaching. It was at the bottom of a box within the classroom in which I was teaching. I read it again and was so impressed at how timeless this story is for all children. It's about accepting differences and believing in yourself. It's kind of like-"You're good enough, you're smart enough and gosh darn it people like you." My students fell in love with this story and its sequels. This would be a great book for teachers and parents to have on hand to read aloud to children. What a wonderful way to deal with compassion of others and teaching acceptance. This is a great story with a timeless moral.

bought several of the serendipity books, the illustrations and story
lines are wonderful for children...hope to obtain more

My children enjoyed this and the other Stephen Cosgrove books when they were young; now we've been able to read them to our grandchildren. The stories are straightforward, teaching lessons about self-confidence and sharing, and good to read to toddlers, or for early readers on their own.

This book is the first of three others. This book is magic. I have used this book with all ages (adults to the non-reading child). I have given many copies away. There are beautiful illustrations. Both the author and the artist are very talented. This has a story that we each could remember when confronted with difference (our own or others). This book is one of my favorites of all time.

The first book I ever learned to read! I am now teaching a few reading classes, and in my attempts to tap into whatever it is that motivates us to read, I immediately thought of this book. Partially I loved it because it represented an achievement, but I loved that Leo's differences ended up making him so special in the end. I am sure that we can all appreciate his struggles to "fit in", such as hanging upside-down from a tree to make his ears go straight. My mom still says, "Normal is whatever you are," whenever I have needed some affirmation, or when I have become critical of others. The use of animals to portray the moral makes the story universal and entertaining. I guess it's geared for readers 4-8, but I recommend it for anyone.

This is one of my daughter's favorite books. It's nice because it's small, with cardboard pages, so it stands up to wear, and we can take it anywhere.

My 17 month old checked this book out from the library and after 3 weeks of having it at our house, she couldn't live without it. This book has beautiful, peaceful drawings and really helps her relax at the end of the day. By the end of the book, she is usually right on the verge of falling asleep herself. I highly recommend this book!!

Sweet and snuggly - perfect for bedtime. My little girl (age 3) adores this book. She now knows every word and when Mommy is not reading it, she is reading it to her baby dolls. Her favorite line: "Love, love, Mama love." You will love this book too!

I just bought this book for my 21 month old daughter a few weeks ago. I loved the story and illustrations and it turns out that she does too. She wants to read it at every bedtime and sometimes requests multiple readings. The illustrations are colorful and adorable, and the story is wonderful. I highly recommend this book!

The illustrations in the Snuggle Bunnies book are so cute and adorable! Your little one will really enjoy! Highly recommend!!!!!

OK.....so here I am.......the author.....writing a review for MY book. My Brer Rabbit first came into the world eight years ago and I'm still very proud of him. Of all the stories for children that I've written, the Brer Rabbit stories are the best and my favorites. I get a special joy out of seeing so many children and adults get a kick out of hearing and reading Brer Rabbit's stories. I am a performing storyteller so I have the opportunity to share these stories often, out loud, entering Brer Rabbit's world and sharing with my audience what I see and feel. I become that rabbit, that fox, that bear, et al and I bring my audience right along with me. The stories in this book, especially when read aloud, with take you into Brer Rabbit's world where you are truly welcomed and the FUN is non-stop. ENJOY!

This is a very good book that my son loves to read over and over again at night:) It not only is entertaining for children, but it teaches them a lesson.

As the parent of an African-American child, it is very important that I expose my daughter to the richness of her legacy - Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends has assisted in this exposure. Karima Amin has compiled a vast variety of interesting, comical, and spirited stories that were once shared among my ancestors - my appreciation cannot be expressed. I read the collection to my daughter practically every night (per her request - she's two) and there is no book that makes me feel quite this proud. The stories are in the tradition of oral storytelling - teaching as well as entertaining. If you are interested in a book that performs these duties and keeps your children asking for more, then Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends is the book for you. The book is complete with the history of Brer Rabbit (an excellent, added feature) and is guaranteed to remain in your hands once your child has left your lap. Please - share these beautiful words with your children!

November is a chilly, leafless month where I live in Western New York. However I just finished re-reading The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends as retold by performing storyteller Karima Amin, and it was like drinking a magic spring tonic. Instantly, I found myself transported to the warm, sun-drenched, dreamy world of Brer Rabbit and his myriad animal neighbors. The text of each story wraps and winds its way around the lush color illustrations by Eric Copeland, with a sprinkling of big, bold, bouncy exclamations of "Bookity-Bookity", "Splishy-splushy", and "Lippity-clippety" jumping out to grab your attention at just the right moment. The stories have a universal appeal because they reflect the "life lessons" we all struggle to learn when growing up - to pay attention, to get along with your neighbors, to use your natural abilities, to take time to laugh. Of course, these stories didn't appear out of thin air and the book includes insightful background on the historical context of these classic African American tales and their even-earlier African origins. The only way the publishers could have improved upon this well-done project would have been to offer a cassette or cd/book read-along package. That would have allowed readers the pleasure of following along as Karima Amin brings to life these charming oral tradition folk tales.

I give The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends to every new baby I know! As a parent, grandparent, early childhood educator and school board member, I am thrilled to find a book that meets my criteria for excellence. Karima Amin has skillfully combined the richness of the vernacular language with current concepts and expressions familiar to today's child. The colorful, active illustrations also draw us into the wonderful world of pranks, surprises, and fun. Sections on the African storytelling tradition, the Southern plantation world of Brer Rabbit, and the animals native to Southern USA deepen our learning and appreciation of the treasured tales we have in this lovely book. Brer Rabbit and Friends is perfect for lap reading, group reading, dramatization and learning to be a storyteller. Karima Amin's Brer Rabbit is truly every child's pal!

Bunnies in the Bathroom was a good book. It made me laugh the most too. I think bunnies are so cute that is why I picked this book. And I think bunnies are very soft too. This book is the right book for you if you like bunnies. Read the next paragraph to read what it is about!
Mandy Hope has a friend named John who really wants two baby bunnies. But he is sure his dad wouldn't want any. But John will keep trying to convince his dad to get them will John be able to get the bunnies before someone else does? Read the book and find out!

If you have a rabbit or are going to get one than I reccomend this darling story. This book is about a girl and her brother who live in a huge house that is called the animal ark. The kid's parents run a veterinarian service there. The girl sees 2 little rabbits in a pet shop window. She gets the little rabbits but can they ever behave?

Mandy and James' new friend John Hardy loves rabbits. He's always drawing them, and thinking about them. But when he goes to buy the two rabbits that are at the pet shop they are gone. Can Mandy and James help John find out who bought them before it's too late?

This book was so great. The way the author lets you have fun and learn at the same time is awsome. The story is so wonderful and you learn so much about rabbits at the same time! If you like the other books in this series you will LOVE this one!!!

This is a great book for all animal lovers or for rabbit lovers like me.Mandy Hope and her best friend James Hunter meet a local boy called John Hardy on there holidays.He soons become a rabbit lover when doing the school project with the help of Mandy and James.So when he sees twin bunnies in the pet store windows he imidiatly gos and buys them.But it takes his dad a couple days to say it was ok.But when they go back to pick the bunnies up the are informed that they have been giving to someone else!Can Mandy and James find the rabbits? Will John ever see the rabbits again? Read to find out and you wont be disappointed.

If you are a fan of Max and Ruby, or just looking for a book for a young reader, this is it! Max always finds a way to win, and grandma always makes it fair.

A cute story about kids and shopping...and the things that can go wrong! Includes pages that you can copy so your child can have "bunny money". Very cute.

In the book Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells, bunnies Max and Ruby are trying to buy their grandmother a present for her birthday. Max and Ruby spend a lot of money. Will they be able to get what they want? Find out in Bunny Money. I really like Bunny Money because the book shows how much money the bunnies have.

Student from Grosse Pointe

I think this is one of the better Max and Ruby books, along with Bunny Cakes and Bunny Party. Has play money on the end pages that you can photocopy and cut out for your kids to play with. Neat concept and fun to discuss who the "famous rabbits" on the different bills are supposed to be.

Cute! Max and Ruby go shopping for their Grandma's birthday, but are disappointed when their dream gift costs $100. They do not have much money and Max keeps wasting it. (Food, trip to the laundromat, bus fare, etc.) They manage to buy two "great" presents~ from Ruby, singing bluebird earrings, from Max glow in the dark vampire teeth. But their money is all used up. So Grandma picks them up and she wears the gifts all they way home.
It is a math lesson because they show how much money they have before and after the buy. (Like they have eight dollars, they spend two dollars, they have six left.)

As a relative beginner to the world of embedded systems I was very pleased with the readability and accessibility of this book. From coding examples provided in so many languages, anyone with coding experience can find one they identify with, to real world usage examples that make sense. This book is a great place to start for anyone looking for information on how to use, integrate, or program for, the Rabbit processor. It's also a great place to start for anyone looking for information about how embedded processors can be used.

It's extremely rare for me to find a technical book that is as captivating as this one. I'm truly shocked at how well written it is and how inspiring the words are. I literally can't put this book down. Strongly recommended.

The book has been written by people with a lot of experience in the industry.... in various sections, it goes beyond just building hardware or writing code and offers practical advice that one gains only after a couple of decades in the industry.

Although the title may lead the reader to think the book is focused only on the Rabbit microprocessor, there is useful and practical advice in there for just about any embedded systems designer.

Excellent reference on all there is to know about the Rabbit 3000. I found the chapters on interrupts and interfacing to the external world especially usefull resources. Overall, the book is well researched and written and enjoyable to read. I wish all technical books were this good.

I have been using Rabbit microprocessors for years. I started out with the Rabbit 2000 and now use the Rabbit 3000. This book addresses a lot of the problems I came across while developing software and integrating hardware for the Rabbit. I truly appreciate the authors taking the time to put together such a great book. The CD that came with the book includes all of their project's sample code and compiles the first time (unlike other publishers which require modification to compile and run properly). This book is also a great reference and will not collect dust on my bookshelf!

FYI: My last robot was powered by a Rabbit 2000:

http://www.robotdirectory.org/details.cfm?id=194&cat=4

Have fun developing for the Rabbit 3000!

My granddaughter, Emily, has been a flower girl twice. She is 6 and learning to read. I bought this book to encourage her to read. She loves it!

Great way to introduce a little girl to being a flower girl. My three-year-old loves the story and now is very excited to be in her uncle's wedding.

Item came in good condition. It will be a perfect gift for my soon to be flower girl!

I bought this book for my 4 year old daughter who is going to be the flower girl in my sister-in-law's wedding. I wanted to be sure she understood what was going to happen that day, and what she'd be doing. This book was a wonderful way to explain the process in a way she definitely understood. She loves reading this book, and we read it every night. I love that it also mentions the ring bearer that "Emily" meets at the wedding, as my daughter will not be meeting the ring bearer until the wedding either. My daughter loves to point out the "real life" versions of each character throughout the book, and even though she doesn't know the ring bearer, we found out his name and she points him out in the book as well (so we're hoping that will keep her from getting as shy when she meets him the day before the wedding!). I considered many of the other flower girl books Amazon has to offer, but I am so glad I chose this one--it had everything I was hoping for!

I gave this book to my flower girl. Her mother thought it was a good idea because it she had a lot of questions. The flower girl did not say another word about it though -- she liked the memory book I got her much better: When I Was a Flower Girl. I was glad I got the book because it was cute but there is probably something better out there.