Moss Pillows

Voyage to the Bunny Planet #3

by Rosemary Wells

When his big, tough, and rough cousins give him a hard time during his visit to Uncle Ed and Aunt Margo's house, Robert decides that it is time for a little R & R on the Bunny Planet.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1992

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Rosemary Wells is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. She often uses animal characters to address real human issues. Some of her most well-known characters are Max & Ruby and Timothy from Timothy Goes To School (both were later adapted into Canadian-animated preschool television series, the former’s airing on Nickelodeon (part of the Nick Jr. block) and the latter’s as part of PBS Kids on PBS).

Reviews

[Hannah Garden · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are WONDERFUL. I don’t know how many Bunny Planet books Wells made but the two I’ve read could not be more charming. She captures the boredom and weariness of childhood so vividly, and then beautifully upends it equally vividly with childhood’s sweetness and magic.

[K · Rating 4 out of 5]

A particularly lovely visit to the bunny planet, this time featuring Robert, a small bunny who most wishes to spend time alone. Especially when he's been dragged into a bustling family gathering, where his cousins play rough and the adults erupt into blazing arguments. This is the one I, as an introverted child who typically preferred escaping into imaginary worlds, probably would've responded to the most.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Robert has to visit his Aunt Margo and Uncle Ed, and his four rowdy and rambunctious cousins. This is a visit that Robert could forgo, but somethings can't be helped. With all the noise, and upheaval Robert seeks out a place of solitude, and finds it as he closes his eyes, and is whisked away on a voyage to the Bunny Planet where is all peaceful, and to his liking.

[Lynnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 22-month-old really loves this trilogy. He will sit through all three books in a row. They are cute little stories with simple yet effective storytelling and very pleasant rhymes. The pictures are soft and pretty to look at. I like that they encourage children to use their storytelling abilities and imagination to change their mood if they're re having a frustrating day.

[Sarah Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute childhood favourite, not least because my mother is Janet, aka the Bunny Queen!

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was just okay for me. I like many more of the author's other books, but this one just fell flat.

[kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

creeped out by the relatives, this book screams dated

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Odd little story, but absolutely fabulous illustrations.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy needs a visit to The Bunny Planet.

[Jennifer Heise · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the "Voyage to the Bunny Planet" books are about someone having a bad, bad day, but the Bunny Queen whisks them away to the Bunny Planet and the "day that should have been." Of the three books, this is my favorite, as I too suffered with visits as a child, and would rather have been hanging out in a treehouse in the woods, pretending and reading. Definitely a comfort book, and who can resist Rosemary Well's bunnies?

[Kari · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love most everything that Rosemary Wells does, The Voyage to Bunny Planet series is another opportunity to experience her wonderful illustrations. We also love the mini sized editions, which are perfect for small hands.

[Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ehh. It was OK. I did particularly like the fact that he sang Oh What a Beautiful Morning. That was my favorite childhood song. I can relate to slipping into an imaginary land, but I think it could have been done better.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really felt for poor little Robert. He seems like the thoughtful introvert in the midst of the crazy extroverts in his family. How lovely he has a Bunny Planet to go to. We all should have such a place.

[Magdalene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book!

[Aysheh M · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was definitely not my favorite one, but I did start dozing off when I started to read the lyrics to the song.

[Charlie Miksicek · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a secret recipe for toasted tangerines. We all need to visit the Bunny Planet periodically.