Timothy Tunny Swallowed a Bunny

by Bill Grossman

Book Overview

Timothy Tunny Swallowed a bunny. The bunny got stuck in his throat. "That bunny looks funny," His mom said, "but Honey, Be thankful it isn't a goat." In the best tradition of children's poetry, Bill... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060280107
• ISBN13: 9780060280109
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Laura Geringer Book
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.9" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A must-buy

This is one of the very best children's books I have found. It was recommended by a book store after I asked for rhyming books for my then 3 year old. 3 years later we are STILL reading it, have read it to all his school classes, recommended it to friends, and it's a big favourite.Great for vocabulary-building, funny, and wonderful illustrations.

Ridiculous rhyming fun!

Timmothy Tunny may have swallowed a bunny that got lodged in his throat, but his mother (who notes that the bunny does look funny) points out that at least it's not a goat!So begins this fun and nonsensical book of short, limerick-like poems for young children. We meet characters with fantastic names like Walter Lackwards (who's head is on backwards) and Mr. McFyfe (who sat on his wife) who have some delightful misadventures through the book. My personal favorite, which demonstrates the silliness of the rhymes, is this one:THE MAN WHO INSISTS THAT HE DOENS'T EXIST A man who insists That he doesn't exist Keeps jumping in puddles of mud. "I'm glad I'm not here," He says, "for I fear "If I were, I'd be covered with crud."The illustration shows a man positively COATED with gooey brown mud slipping through a pigpen while holding a dainty cup of afternoon tea. Such are the absurdities of illustrator Kevin Hawkes.As a teacher, I have found that poetry generally leaves students and young readers cold. Given a choice, most students would prefer to clean out their desks than to write poetry. This is not the case when Mr. Grossman and Mr. Hawkes enter the classroom!! The easy, flowing rhyme and simple A,A,B,C,C,B rhyme structure of the poems makes them lots of fun to listen to and read over and over again. After reading the book, many students, even WITHOUT my prompting, ask if they could write their own "Timmothy Tunny" poems. For a teacher, any book that encourages or inspires students to write creatively of their own accord is worth it's weight in gold!!The illustrations by Mr. Hawke are large and colorful, filling the whole page to the edges. The colors are vibrant and lively so each page seems to sing out to the reader. I have even seen an art teacher use this book as an example of characture: how to draw peoples' faces to show different emotion and perspective.Older students and children will like the play on words and the inspiration to create their own poems, and younger children will love the splashy, fun illustrations of Squeaky Clean Keith (who always brushed his teeth) or Skinny Young Jane (who managed to go down the drain). Readers who enjoy this book should also read the other Grossman/Hawkes picture book, "My Little Sister Swallowed One Hare". Highly recommended!

Laugh-Out-Loud Fun

Bill Grossman has written a rip roarin' collection of funny, silly rhyming poems that will delight and amuse youngsters of all ages. From the woman in town who's afraid that she'll drown... and Bill Hackbar who worked in the snack bar..., to Old Ned, who walks around with a horse on his head..., these poems are full of great, unrivaled characters and hilarious situations that will charm both children and adults. His marvelously witty text is captured in Kevin Hawkes vivid, colorful and very expressive artwork and together they've authored a wonderful read aloud book of poems the whole family can share. So find out what happened when Timothy Tunny swallowed a bunny... and enjoy!

My favorite kids book!

This is my favorite of all the kids books I've read. I love it for the content, the rhyme, the rhythm... and the darling ending. Both of my kids loved this one, and requested it over and over. Some kids books are not so fun to read aloud (e.g. Dr. Seuss' ABC or even the popular Good Night Moon), but I enjoyed reading this one, and even today can recite it by memory. A must have in any child's library!!!

we love this book!!!!!

this book is fun to read to children, and it has wonderful illustrations. Very humorous. Tommy is mistaken for various items - banana, table, potato. He's purchased by customers at the grocery store, but returned each time, until finally "a beautiful lady", his piggy mother, comes to rescue him. My two sons, now 5 and 9, have loved this book for years, and we often to read it out loud together.