Bunny Braves the Day

A First-Day-of-School Story

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Hardcover
$17.99 US
| $23.99 CAN
On sale Mar 18, 2020 | 32 Pages | 9781684378128
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD370L
When a little bunny is nervous about starting school, his big sister hops right in to help him tackle his first-day jitters.

It's the first day of school, and little Bunny feels like something is flip-flopping in his belly. He won't know anyone. He doesn't know how to tie his shoes or how to read. And what if no one likes him? Can Bunny's sister convince him that the first day won't be a horrible disaster? Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom's signature gentle humor, exuberant characters, and reassuring message will resonate with every child who has similar anxiety about the first day of school.
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year

"A small bunny uses every excuse to avoid the first day of school. From an upper bunk, an older bunny peeks over the edge, excited: 'Up and at ’em, Bunny Lump.' But the younger one isn’t having it. 'I’m too tired'; 'What if no one likes me?'; 'My socks are too short'; 'My tummy hurts.' The older sib has some solid suggestions, from packing a favorite stuffed animal to wearing something that will calm the jitters, like their own glittery shoes. Faces and body language are expressive... share with those who will be shepherding and calming their own younger siblings on their first days." —Kirkus Reviews

"What’s a bunny to do on day one of school when he frets that no one will like him, he can’t tie his shoes, and he can’t read? He can listen to his authoritative but empathic older sister, who...patiently assuages Bunny’s fears with reminiscences of her own first-day nerves. (A) heartening sibling tale accompanied by warm mixed-media pictures." Publishers Weekly
Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the picture books featuring Goose and Bear: A Splendid Friend, Indeed, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book; Treasure; What About Bear? and Oh! What a Surprise! Her other books include Feeding Friendsies, No Place for a Pig, A Mighty Fine Time Machine, and the popular The Bus for Us. She lives with her family in McDonough, New York. View titles by Suzanne Bloom

Author/illustrator Suzanne Bloom reads BUNNY BRAVES THE DAY -- available now!

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When a little bunny is nervous about starting school, his big sister hops right in to help him tackle his first-day jitters.

It's the first day of school, and little Bunny feels like something is flip-flopping in his belly. He won't know anyone. He doesn't know how to tie his shoes or how to read. And what if no one likes him? Can Bunny's sister convince him that the first day won't be a horrible disaster? Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom's signature gentle humor, exuberant characters, and reassuring message will resonate with every child who has similar anxiety about the first day of school.

Reviews

A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year

"A small bunny uses every excuse to avoid the first day of school. From an upper bunk, an older bunny peeks over the edge, excited: 'Up and at ’em, Bunny Lump.' But the younger one isn’t having it. 'I’m too tired'; 'What if no one likes me?'; 'My socks are too short'; 'My tummy hurts.' The older sib has some solid suggestions, from packing a favorite stuffed animal to wearing something that will calm the jitters, like their own glittery shoes. Faces and body language are expressive... share with those who will be shepherding and calming their own younger siblings on their first days." —Kirkus Reviews

"What’s a bunny to do on day one of school when he frets that no one will like him, he can’t tie his shoes, and he can’t read? He can listen to his authoritative but empathic older sister, who...patiently assuages Bunny’s fears with reminiscences of her own first-day nerves. (A) heartening sibling tale accompanied by warm mixed-media pictures." Publishers Weekly

Author

Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the picture books featuring Goose and Bear: A Splendid Friend, Indeed, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book; Treasure; What About Bear? and Oh! What a Surprise! Her other books include Feeding Friendsies, No Place for a Pig, A Mighty Fine Time Machine, and the popular The Bus for Us. She lives with her family in McDonough, New York. View titles by Suzanne Bloom

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Author/illustrator Suzanne Bloom reads BUNNY BRAVES THE DAY -- available now!