The illustrations are warm and very inviting and remain enticing from beginning to end. It was nearly impossible to break out of the lyrics of the familiar song, but that is the only hold-back on this sweet little book. She assures him that she will be there for him no matter what happens and no matter what the weather brings, she ends her assurances with, "And when the spring has come and gone, I'm still gonna love you all year long." Mother rabbit introduces little bunny to the world to the cadence of "Hush Little Baby Don't Say a Word". When little bunny and his mother come out of the den into spring there is a big, beautiful world to discover! Things are in bloom, other bunnies are playing, there is a blazing blue sky. The watercolors are filled with the greens of spring and the gold of the sun.Īnother winner for Stein, this one is just right for springtime reading. The illustrations echo that spirit with their playful nature. There is such a sense of joy throughout this book about the warming weather, the beauty of spring and the pleasure of being with someone you love and who loves you. The book follows the phrasing and structure of the original song, which will inspire singing along when sharing this one aloud. As the day comes to a close, they watch fireflies and rejoice in spending time together.
In the afternoon, the little bunny plays with other young bunnies and papa bunny intervenes when someone is mean. They munch on clover, hide from a hawk, and then return to play in the sun.
The two of them explore the meadow together, running under the big blue sky. A papa bunny spends a day with his little bunny, experiencing a day in spring just as the snow is disappearing. Caldecott Honor-winner Stein has rewritten the classic song of Hush Little Baby into a rabbit-filled delight.
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