Little Bunny on the Move

by Peter McCarty

Book Overview

"It was time for a little bunny to be on the move. From here to there, a bunny goes where a bunny must." And so Little Bunny's journey begins: over the hills, through the woods, past the little girl who wants to take him home. But where is Little Bunny going? "Bunny, bunny, going down the path, Bunny, bunny, aren't you turning back? Where are you going, Little Bunny?" By the time Little Bunny reaches his destination - his very own place, with all...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805046208
• ISBN13: 9780805046205
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Gentle and splendid

A small bunny goes on the move, but what is he searching for? Where is he going? He travels across the countryside, stopping only to sleep at night. He finally reaches his destination, but what does he find there?A brilliantly illustrated and written picturebook for young children. The drawings, made from watercolor and colored pencil, are among the most striking and visually appealing I have ever seen in a children's book. This book may likely become a collector's item for its simple but genuine story and superb illustrations.

A Visual Delight

This is a visually delightful work. The story is sweet, but, the illustrations are what make this little gem of a book a feast for the senses. I definitely recommend adding this to any parent or grandparent's collection of children's books.

Bunny on the Move is Librarian's Favorite

"Bunny on the Move" by Peter McCarty is an unforgettable picture book depicting a bunny who moves from page to page, past a variety of animals to get back to his family. The bunny is not lost. He knows he must get home, and although a pig, cow, and sheep, and even a friendly little girl try to divert his attention, he is a bunny with a mission. "This bunny would not look back. This bunny had come a long way." The last page tells us "this bunny did have a home, This bunny did have a place to stay." The illustrations are reminiscent of a dream. The colors used are gray and white, with tinges of yellow and pink. The bunny and animal shapes are soft and powdery, the light source seems to illuminate the foreground images. This text is very simple, adding even more emphasis to the unusual and unique depictions. This is an excellent bedtime choice for children 2-8 years of age, and merits the top of my list for quality picturebooks of 1999.

gentle story, wonderfully illustrated

The tale of this soft little bunny and his quest to get homeis a welcome relief. The illustrations make minimal use of color, but evoke a world of subtle gentleness. The detail on the five fat sheep alone were enough to pull me in.Wonderfully done work.

A Child's Classic

As a father of a four year old girl, I have looked at all types of children's books. Most are OK but seemed to have been slapped together very quickly. Peter McCarty obviously logged many hours at his drawing table to put out this fine piece of art! I hope my daughter will look back upon this book with a fondness usually reserved for the classics.