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Oct 23, 2014 Jamie rated it really liked it
This covers a variety of jobs a child might dream up for themselves or family members as they guess what they will be when they grow up. It is fun to see kids react to the various careers such as doctor, lifeguard, lion tamer, mailman, etc. So many parents try to guess what their child will be so it can be a fun read for them too.
Wonderful Richard Scarry classic that I enjoyed as a child and have equally enjoyed with my grandchildren and children. Wonderful little story with great illustrations as you imagine all the things baby can be when he grows up.
Jul 10, 2018 Luisa Knight rated it it was amazing
Even though I knew what the little baby bunny chose to be when he grew up, I would ask for this book to be read again and again. An absolute favorite!Ages: 3 - 7
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Even though I knew what the little baby bunny chose to be when he grew up, I would ask for this book to be read again and again. An absolute favorite!Ages: 3 - 7
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Oct 10, 2012 Danny rated it liked it
I'm glad I turned out to be a daddy bunny. I'm glad I turned out to be a daddy bunny. ...more
Jun 15, 2013 Morris rated it it was amazing
"I loved it when the little bunny wanted to grow to be a dad." "I loved it when the little bunny wanted to grow to be a dad." ...more
Nov 16, 2008 Rob rated it it was ok
While the message that the Baby Bunny will forge his own path (regardless of family influences) is one I can get behind, Baby Bunny clearly has some naïve beliefs about parenting. On the one hand, you could argue that this children's book is progressive for it's time (a stay-at-home dad? rock!) but Baby Bunny hasn't thought through the financial implications, the responsibilities he'll still have as the Papa of — what was it? — four baby bunnies of his own. Not that the rabbit relatives don't ha While the message that the Baby Bunny will forge his own path (regardless of family influences) is one I can get behind, Baby Bunny clearly has some naïve beliefs about parenting. On the one hand, you could argue that this children's book is progressive for it's time (a stay-at-home dad? rock!) but Baby Bunny hasn't thought through the financial implications, the responsibilities he'll still have as the Papa of — what was it? — four baby bunnies of his own. Not that the rabbit relatives don't have some cockamamie ideas of their own (e.g., a pilot that jumps out of a plan for fun!?) but at least there's some income involved. Given the garden, the overalls, and the hoe wielding by Baby Bunny in his fatherhood fantasy though, I'm thinking there's a tacit acknowledgement on his part that he'll take up farming (maybe running a local CSA?) even while disavowing that path on the previous page. ALSO: Like so many "good" and/or "classic" children's books, this one ends with the characters settling in to bed. Anyone else notice this? Given how storytime immediately precedes bedtime in this household, I must say that I like how this sets the tone.
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Read the newer picture-book size edition and glad of it. Normally I don't like animals in clothing, or females in long housedresses, etc., but these illustrations just charmed me. And the plot and theme are wonderful. (view spoiler)[ This would make a good father's day gift to an expectant or new daddy (hide spoiler)]. Read the newer picture-book size edition and glad of it. Normally I don't like animals in clothing, or females in long housedresses, etc., but these illustrations just charmed me. And the plot and theme are wonderful. (view spoiler)[ This would make a good father's day gift to an expectant or new daddy (hide spoiler)]. ...more
I enjoyed this more than I expected. I was surprised to see that the text wasn't written by Richard despite the cover showcasing his name as the main contributor, much like Tengren's Tawny Scrawny Lion. Perhaps this was common in the era when this book was weitten as opposed to today's picture books which are an equal collaboration between author and illustrator. Another throwback of this time is illustrations featuring a father smoking a pipe - which can also be found in Curious George - and so I enjoyed this more than I expected. I was surprised to see that the text wasn't written by Richard despite the cover showcasing his name as the main contributor, much like Tengren's Tawny Scrawny Lion. Perhaps this was common in the era when this book was weitten as opposed to today's picture books which are an equal collaboration between author and illustrator. Another throwback of this time is illustrations featuring a father smoking a pipe - which can also be found in Curious George - and something I find rather amusing as a modern day reader when this would not be acceptable in children's picture books.Other than that, the illustrations are warm and impressively done. Some of them show an item which has inspired the suggestion on that page, eg when baby bunny is playing with a stuffed toy lion, the suggestion is a lion-tamer. This occurs in a few of the illustrations but I would have liked to see it throughout.
The text allows for exploration of a number of topics such as different professions and members of an extended family (which is a must for any rabbit to know).
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May 30, 2021 Catholic Mum rated it it was amazing
I remember reading this Golden Book over and over as a child. As an adult I realized for the first time what a beautiful ode this is to the vocation of fatherhood!
Aug 31, 2007 Rachael rated it it was amazing
This is my very favorite children's book. Ever. I tear up every time I read it. Why, you ask?Well, the book is all about the bunny's relatives speculating on what the little bunny will be when he grows up...a policeman, a candy store owner, a train engineer, a clown, a cowboy, a farmer, etc. But the little bunny just chews on his carrot and looks wise, because he knows what he will be when he grows up: a daddy rabbit. He will have lots of little bunny children to feed, to tickle, and to tuck int
This is my very favorite children's book. Ever. I tear up every time I read it. Why, you ask?Well, the book is all about the bunny's relatives speculating on what the little bunny will be when he grows up...a policeman, a candy store owner, a train engineer, a clown, a cowboy, a farmer, etc. But the little bunny just chews on his carrot and looks wise, because he knows what he will be when he grows up: a daddy rabbit. He will have lots of little bunny children to feed, to tickle, and to tuck into bed at night.
Oh, I just love this book.
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May 29, 2015 Marya rated it really liked it
I admit that were the titular character female, this book would be a little...demeaning (women can only be mommies?). But since the bunny is a boy, it's sweet to see that he wants to be a daddy. He now just needs someone to tell him he can be both a daddy AND something else. I admit that were the titular character female, this book would be a little...demeaning (women can only be mommies?). But since the bunny is a boy, it's sweet to see that he wants to be a daddy. He now just needs someone to tell him he can be both a daddy AND something else. ...more
This is one of those old childhood reads of mine that I slightly remember more for the events of the book just since of how cute I thought it was at the time. But fortunately being able to read it as an adult I can quite understand how very much important this book is and that it was a book ahead of its time. The whole Bunny family is gathered together and somehow end up on the subject of what their youngest family may be when he grows up. As a result each member has a different idea about what
This is one of those old childhood reads of mine that I slightly remember more for the events of the book just since of how cute I thought it was at the time. But fortunately being able to read it as an adult I can quite understand how very much important this book is and that it was a book ahead of its time. The whole Bunny family is gathered together and somehow end up on the subject of what their youngest family may be when he grows up. As a result each member has a different idea about what may be the best job for their little one and what that job would entail. Meanwhile the little bunny just quietly sits and absorbs what everyone else is saying instead of adding to the general thoughts.
But the special part about this story is the end part on which it is shown what the little bunny wants to be when he grows up. Although he isn't really ambitious and has his whole life planned out to reach that particular goal it is a reminder of the beauty to others who want to do the same in their life and no matter the gender they may be. And furthermore it is a reminder of how much one's family may be able to influence one's own decision.
The book is full of detailed and brightly colored illustrations very reminiscent of any of the Scarry's works. These anthropomorphic bunnies are adorably cute but also so very full of personalty even though they weren't given with any individual personalities of their own.
All in all this is a cute story for children, especially when they are learning about different types of jobs, and one that would make for a great Father's Day read tradition as well.
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This books was my favorite book as a child! I love e story being told. The baby bunny's family are all predicting what baby bunny could potentially have as a career one day. All of the predictions are so ambitious. I love the pictures that go a long with each guess as well. The ending is super special and precious. All around a great read🤗
A cute story of a family's hopes and dreams of a baby bunny and the baby bunny's hopes and dreams.
Brilliantly illustrated by Richard Scarry.Bottom line: I recommend this book. 10 out of ten points.
A cute story of a family's hopes and dreams of a baby bunny and the baby bunny's hopes and dreams.
Brilliantly illustrated by Richard Scarry.Bottom line: I recommend this book. 10 out of ten points.
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I do agree with the bunny in wanting to be a bunny... because it's fun to be one I do agree with the bunny in wanting to be a bunny... because it's fun to be one ...more
Jan 07, 2018 P.S. Winn rated it really liked it
Cute story about what you can be when you grows up and delightful to see the baby bunny wants to be a bunny like daddy.
Forge your own path Baby Bunny! Do something that earns money though....
Sep 19, 2020 Leah G rated it liked it
It's an okay book. Love the illustrations. Spoiler: the bunny wants to grow up to be a dad, so if for whatever reason you want to avoid the topic of dads, avoid this book.
A cute little tale that get the kids guessing, thinking and dreaming about future ambitions.
Jun 12, 2021 Mark rated it it was amazing
Baby Bunny is right. Growing up to be a Daddy Rabbit is the best thing ever.
You know as a kid I never got to read these so I'm reading them as an adult. I really don't wanna miss out anything You know as a kid I never got to read these so I'm reading them as an adult. I really don't wanna miss out anything ...more
Aug 09, 2021 Kat rated it liked it
Two stars for the dull and dated "story" about what a baby bunny will be when he grows up. Four stars for the always-beautiful Scarry illustrations. Two stars for the dull and dated "story" about what a baby bunny will be when he grows up. Four stars for the always-beautiful Scarry illustrations. ...more
The Bunny family all imagine what little baby boy bunny could be when he grows up. Baby Boy Bunny want to grow up to be a good daddy. I liked the message.
I generally like the solid Little Golden Book series.
This is one of the collaborations between Patricia Murphy Scarry and her husband Richard Scarry. Patricia Murphy was a writer of children's textbooks who met Richard during collaboration when he was a textbook illustrator. She is credited with writing many of the stories in his subsequent ch The Bunny family all imagine what little baby boy bunny could be when he grows up. Baby Boy Bunny want to grow up to be a good daddy. I liked the message.
I generally like the solid Little Golden Book series.
This is one of the collaborations between Patricia Murphy Scarry and her husband Richard Scarry. Patricia Murphy was a writer of children's textbooks who met Richard during collaboration when he was a textbook illustrator. She is credited with writing many of the stories in his subsequent children's books, such as Good Night, Little Bear, The Bunny Book, and The Fishing Cat.
Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
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GoodReads has made an error here. There are 2 golden books with the title "The Bunny Book". They are completely different books. However, GoodReads has the cover of one of the books with the summary of the second. The book pictured on GoodReads was written by Patricia Scarry and illustrated by Richard Scarry. The book described was written and illustrated by Richard Scarry.In any matter, Uli has both books.
GoodReads has made an error here. There are 2 golden books with the title "The Bunny Book". They are completely different books. However, GoodReads has the cover of one of the books with the summary of the second. The book pictured on GoodReads was written by Patricia Scarry and illustrated by Richard Scarry. The book described was written and illustrated by Richard Scarry.In any matter, Uli has both books.
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Oct 06, 2015 Gemma rated it really liked it
I always loved books illustrated/written by Richard Scarry when I was a child, so it is a real treat to find that my children also enjoy them. The Bunny Book is one of the few that they ask for by name. They have heard it enough that they help me read the story, and we also have heaps of fun talking about the different things they see on each page, as well as all the different jobs the various family members suggest as possible future occupations for the baby bunny.
Jan 04, 2016 Professor rated it really liked it
I know some fathers that are really unhappy with the state of fatherhood in childens' books. This one definitely has a lovely ending where fathers feature prominently, and, while I don't mind as much as he does, as a dad who reads a lot of books to his son I have to say it was nice to have one where we are depicted so wonderfully. A lovely book in any case, with lots of fun ideas of what a baby can grow up to be. I know some fathers that are really unhappy with the state of fatherhood in childens' books. This one definitely has a lovely ending where fathers feature prominently, and, while I don't mind as much as he does, as a dad who reads a lot of books to his son I have to say it was nice to have one where we are depicted so wonderfully. A lovely book in any case, with lots of fun ideas of what a baby can grow up to be. ...more
Aug 05, 2009
Audrey rated it
it was amazing Recommends it for: 2-year olds
Recommended to Audrey by: myself
My 2-year old seems to like this book. The amount of text on each page is about at the upper limit of his attention span, though. Fortunately you can get away with just reading the first sentence and it still makes sense as a story. The pictures are good. He likes to point out familiar objects in the pictures, and label the family members.
Wife of author-illustrator Richard Scarry, Patsy often collaborated with him and with other children's books creators. Wife of author-illustrator Richard Scarry, Patsy often collaborated with him and with other children's books creators. ...more
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