Bunnies in a Boat

December 1, 2022
Beware of high-speed bunnies! Readers should prepare for a fast-moving adventure when a fluffle of rabbits embarks on a high-seas adventure. Bunnies of varying colors and sizes board a motorboat, a shark's mouth emblazoned on the front, for a day of fun in the sun. But while these bunnies might be cute, they aren't great drivers, proving to be menaces to other creatures hoping for a relaxing day at the beach: "The penguins dive and paddle. / The turtles surf and swim, / when WHOOSH goes a speedboat / and knocks poor Piggy in! / SQUEAL! // Bunnies in a boat! / Bunnies in a boat! Dashing and a-splashing! / Let's hope they stay afloat!" It's a raucously fun read and one that storytellers will make the most of, as the action only gets more dramatic from here on. The illustrations capture the chaos of the runaway speedboat but are so busy that large groups may miss some of the details. Readers who enjoy poring over every page, however, will love the madcap adventure and the reactions of both the bunnies and their seaside victims. A visual subplot follows a pair of thieving squirrels who set out to steal a large pearl and wind up entangled with the bunny boaters. The ending hints at the possibility of a sequel, which should delight many a reader. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Harebrained fun that will leave you giggling. (Picture book. 3-6)

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