Sadler's illustrated masterpiece chronicles the struggles of P.J. Funnybunny to accept his place in the world and find satisfaction with his unique skills and situation. Secondarily, Sadler uses the tale of Mr. Funnybunny to shed light on the interminable acceptance of family.
When we meet the main character, P.J. is having difficulty fitting in at home. His main concerns are about the food, his looks, and the crowded nature of life as a bunny. So, P.J. goes in search of another situation that might better suit him.
Unfortunately, he didn't fit in with the bears due to their winter inactivity. And, he couldn't fly with the birds because he didn't have the right weight to wing force ratio. He tried life with the beavers and pigs, but didn't want to work all day or take incessant mud baths. P.J. didn't have the pipes to call the Moose pack home, became ill trying to hang with the possums, and thought living with skunks stunk.
So, after searching far and wide, P.J. returned to the open arms of the Funnybunnies. And, as we leave P.J., he has found happiness in the comforts of home - the cooked carrots, the companionship of all his siblings, and even his big ears.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler
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I don't recall ever having read this book ... unlike "Put Me in the Zoo," which is one that I had as a young reader.
The prodigal son of the animal book world!
Today, Andrew and I went through "Go Dog Go". While this was my favorite book growing up, there isn't a whole lot to comment on, other than that if first someone doesn't like your hat, change it, ask again, repeat ... eventually, your hat and you will be accepted and you'll drive off into the sunset.
If people are interested in buying Andrew clothes for Christmas, you probably shouldn't buy anything smaller than 12 months. He's currently in 6-9 months clothes.
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