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Thinking that rabbits are only interested in mucking around in their hutches and eating carrots, Stanley the rabbit's friends are surprised to discover that their friend has a hidden talent
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From Publishers Weekly
There is more to the unprepossessing rabbit Stanley than meets the eye in this cheerful, if rather flimsy, story. Unlike Stanley, his friends are constantly busy: "The cat was always climbing trees,/ the duck swam round and round;/ the cow drove the fire engine/ and made the bee-bah sound." But when the queen comes for tea, it is Stanley who impresses with his magic tricks. Narratively, Whybrow (A Baby for Grace) isn't pulling any rabbits out of hats: as soon as Stanley receives a top hat, wand and book in the mail, the readers can see what's ahead. Hobson's (Another Fine Mess) playful paintings set the cartoon animals against a bright, simple landscape of curvy green hills and trees round as lollipops. In a clever touch, the "queen" is a little girl who looks to be playing dress-up "in her sparkly crown and shoes." But despite such winsome elements, the book holds few surprises. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Stanley, a rabbit, doesn't seem to do much; his friends the ginger cat, a duck, a fire engine, and Lizzie, the cow, worry that he is idle. When a special parcel arrives, Stanley unpacks a magic wand and top hat and finds the inspiration he needs t o get busy. Stanley immediately wants to show off his new tricks, but the others shoo him away. When the queen (a little girl) comes to tea, the others attempt to impress her, but Stanley's magic steals the show. The sloping green hills and rounded yellow and orange trees of the flat, childlike setting charm; older children will be bored, but the story has a enough hints for preschoolers to easily guess Stanley's new talent. (Picture book. 3-6) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All right s reserved.
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- PublisherSterling Pub Co Inc
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1899607536
- ISBN 13 9781899607532
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorHobson Sally
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Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1998
ISBN 10: 1899607536
ISBN 13: 9781899607532
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Hobson, Sally (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 38796327-20
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Hobson, Sally (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003377346
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