Monday, June 15, 2009

Its Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler

Genre: Fiction
Publishing Info: Random House Books for Young Readers; 48 pages
Awards or honors: none

Summary: P.J. Funnybunny is sad because he did not like being a bunny. Bunnies have to eat carrots everyday and he has long ears. He sets off to become a bear and decides he does not like being a bear. He decided to become a bird, a beaver, a pig, a possum, and a skunk. He did not like being any of those animals. He decides that being a bunny is best for him!

Personal rating: ****Great! Terrific story/pictures for young student. Helps students understand to like who they are!

Reading level: 1.7
Interest level: K-2

Possible uses of the text:
Art/Writing: Have students cut out bunny ears one pink and a smaller one white. Attach the ears to construction paper. Attach a smaller paper with writing lines. Students will write and illustrate why it is not easy being a kid!

Science: Discuss rabbit behaviors/habitats

Potential Problems: none

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