The Rabbit Problem

by Emily Gravett

Book Overview

How does 1+1 = 288? A family of rabbits soon supplies the answer in this funny story! Hop along to Fibonacci's Field and follow Lonely and Chalk Rabbit through a year as they try to cope with their fast expanding brood and handle a different seasonal challenge each month, from the cold of February to the wet of April and the heat of July. This extraordinary picture book is packed with gorgeous details and novelty elements including a baby rabbit record...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442412550
• ISBN13: 9781442412552
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Every Bunny Counts!

In 1175 there lived an Italian mathematician named Fibonacci who, during his life set himself a mathematical challenge. If a pair of baby rabbits are put into a field, how many will there be; a) At the end of each month? b) At the end of each year? This book puts this challenge to the test, and the answer may just surprise you. Lonely Rabbit sits in a field waiting for a friend. She is the first rabbit to arrive at Fibonacci's Field until Chalk Rabbit arrives. But does one plus one really equal two? Not where rabbits are concerned. This is what happens when you put two baby rabbits in a field for one year. This is more then just a mathematical problem, it a Rabbit Problem. Lonely Rabbit and Chalk Rabbit are about to learn a lesson in multiplication as well as survival as they face the ups and downs of living a year in Fibonacci's field. It is not just the extreme conditions of snow and heat, but also famine and obesity, a plague of crows, and overpopulation that will test this pair throughout the year. The Rabbit Problem is a thought provoking and highly contagious book that will delight adults and children alike. The attention to detail is stunning and the spectacular ending alone is enough to recommend this book. With its many fun activities, from knitting patterns and recipes, to its beautiful and vibrant illustrations, this book will be a valuable addition to any bookcase.

falls between two stools

I saw this beautifully designed book at our local children's bookshop, and just had to buy it. My husband loves mathematics, so I knew that he would love the Fibonacci references and the conclusion of the book. I'm quite sure our 3 1/2 year old doesn't have clue what the point of the book is, but he loves all the interesting rabbit pictures and detail. I don't think this is a children's book : with text for adults, pictures and pop-ups for children, it really falls between two stools.