What's the Matter, Bunny Blue? - Hardcover

Nicola Smee has been writing and illustrating stories since the age of four. Her warm and witty drawings have been enjoyed by children around the world, and many of her books have been shortlisted for major awards. Nicola enjoys the company of her artistic family. Her husband is an award-winning water-colourist, two of her sons are musicians, and the third is a creative director. Nicola lives in Essex, England.

PreSchool-Grade 1—A small rabbit is distraught when he can't find his granny. Caring animals hear Bunny Blue's sobs and stop to help. A bee, goose, tiger, crocodile, bear, and fox gently ask some questions: "What does she look like...?", "Can you give us another clue?" "Is she, by any chance, blue like you?" Bunny's replies are punctuated with "BOO HOO HOO!" Smee's endearing ink and watercolor illustrations on generous white backgrounds show the friends climbing up trees and looking behind rocks for a granny with "twinkly eyes," "a BIG smile," and "soft, furry arms." When the rabbits are happily reunited, Bunny Blue promises to "stick to you like GLUE!" The heartfelt emotions of being lost and then reassuringly found will resonate with children. The rhyming text and exquisite page design make this perfect for storytime.—Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada
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