Book Review: The ABC Bunny


The ABC bunny

Wanda Gag. Scholastic Inc 1990, Unknown Binding, $4.75

Rating: ★★★★☆

This Newbery Honor book is a beautifully rendered alphabet, set to an original song (musical score included).  It tells a minimal story, illustrated in pleasing and original black-and-white drawings.  Singing books are great for holding very young children’s attention (ages 0-2), and this one also includes some unusual word choices and enjoyable animal pictures that will keep the attention of kids from 3-6.  It is an excellent choice when seeking to appeal to both ages, or as a supplement for alphabet memorization.  The song is lilting and repetitive, and a bit difficult to pick up at first, but with practice (or a better musical ear than mine) it quickly becomes easier to sing.

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Publication Information: Ga'g, Wanda. ABC Bunny, The. . 1933. ISBN: 0590442007.
Categories: 4 Stars, Age 00-04, Newbery Honor
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Posted on June 2, 2009


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