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Rabbit Magic: A Delightful Debut Picture Book About Magic, Teamwork, and Generosity for Children (Ages 4-7) - Hardcover

McLaren, Meg

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9780544784697: Rabbit Magic: A Delightful Debut Picture Book About Magic, Teamwork, and Generosity for Children (Ages 4-7)

Synopsis

A distinctive palette and a large cast of adorable rabbits adorn a lively story told in very few words. When a magic trick goes awry, the magician M. Lapin becomes a sad rabbit while his rabbit assistant, Houdini, becomes the star of the show. After trying increasingly spectacular tricks, Houdini realizes that someone else wants and deserves the spotlight, and in his most amazing trick ever, he restores M. Lapin to his former self. Generosity and teamwork—and of course magic—take center stage in this delightful debut.
 

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About the Author

Meg McLaren has a BA degree in theater design and production and a master's degree in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in the UK. Born in Scotland, she lives in Inverness, UK, with her partner, Jon, and their impressive Lego collection.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—Houdini the rabbit is a natural performer. He closely assists Monsieur Lapin in his magic shows, rallies the rabbit entourage in rehearsals, and makes sure everyone goes to bed on time. However, during a show, the magician slips on a leftover banana peel and drops his wand, which lands in front of Houdini! Being the natural magician's assistant he is, he takes up the wand and "SHAZAAM!," he turns Monsieur Lapin into a rabbit. Houdini takes over, doing show after show, and spectators are thrilled by a rabbit magician. However, everyone is suffering from the new fame of Houdini. The other rabbits are disorderly, and Monsieur Lapin misses the spotlight. Can Houdini reverse the spell? This captivating telling isn't a typical pulling-a-rabbit-out-of-a-hat tale. McLaren uses digital techniques to create cartoon panels and sequencing, along with cool hues, to unify and help move the plot forward. Young readers will not only enjoy the narrative but will also pick up the hidden cues woven into the illustrations. VERDICT A recommended read-aloud for those looking for an unusual yet simple magician story.—Briana Moore, Elmont Memorial Library, NY

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