Rabbits and Raindrops - Hardcover

Arnosky, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399226354 ISBN 13: 9780399226359

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile, 1997

Synopsis

Observes animal behavior in the woodland world as seen from a small opening inside a hedge, focusing on five baby rabbits who run under the hedge for cover during a sudden rainstorm.

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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1. In Arnosky's shimmering world, five bunnies emerge from their nest under the hedge for the very first time. Romping in the sun-drenched fields, meeting grasshoppers, spiders, and bees, the baby rabbits' curiosity is evident even as they stick close to their mother. A sudden storm causes them to hurry back and huddle inside their shelter, where other animals join them as they watch honeybees fly between the raindrops. Then the rain stops and the six reemerge to "play rabbit tag in the sun." The simple text carries readers along rhythmically and naturally as the day unfolds. Drawn from the animals' perspective, the glowing illustrations are precise in their depiction of the wildlife; the bright, vibrant watercolors flow from hot yellows and luminescent greens to the muted blues of rain. Each double-page spread draws readers into this fulfilling microcosmic view of the natural world. Perfect for story-time or lap-time reading, this book will give children a feeling of security and contentment.?Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

Arnosky (Nearer Nature, p. 964, etc.) continues his nature observations in this tale of five bunnies who come out to play in the grass with their mother and spot a caterpillar, butterfly, bird, spider, bumblebee, and more small creatures before raindrops chase them back under the hedge. Small rabbits--and other creatures that come in from the rain--appear in appealing green, gold, and brown scenes that will charm young viewers. Children may not understand (or care) that raindrops remain spherical--as depicted in the illustrations--when they fall, but adults will probably question such a literal depiction of a phenomenon that cannot be seen by the human eye. It's an admirable attempt to make nature accessible, but the real story is in the playfulness of the bunnies and the world they inhabit. (Picture book. 3-5) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

About this edition

• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0399226354
• ISBN 13: 9780399226359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32