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Bunny Bath
Swedish / Svenska
24 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1986
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About the author
Lena Anderson
72 books18 followersLena Christine Anderson, is a Swedish children's book author and illustrator , known for her books about Maja , among others Maja's alphabet .
Lena Anderson grew up in Stockholm. Encouraged by her drawing teacher at the school, she attended a three-year evening course at Konstfack . At age 16, she started working at Damernas Värld at Åhlén & Åkerlund's publishing house . She stayed at the publisher for 17 years and advanced to art director . There she also met Christina Björk , and together they made five-minute stories for TV. Anderson is represented at the National Museum , among others .
Lena Anderson grew up in Stockholm. Encouraged by her drawing teacher at the school, she attended a three-year evening course at Konstfack . At age 16, she started working at Damernas Värld at Åhlén & Åkerlund's publishing house . She stayed at the publisher for 17 years and advanced to art director . There she also met Christina Björk , and together they made five-minute stories for TV. Anderson is represented at the National Museum , among others .
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March 4, 2020
1001 Children's Books list
Age group: 0-3
Their list: 28/1001
My list: 23/1001
Why they say you should read it? Inspired discussion above naming words and concepts and shows a playful element to children that is important. Also, her illustrations are watercolor with dark outline that's refreshing.
I was sort of disappointed with this book at my own fault. I had heard it was hard to find and, like many, it was on my list of 1001 Children's Books to Read. I finally found it through my local library. The entire story is wordless and involves a bath (obviously). And although picture books (without words) are wonderful books and it was, rightfully so, in the 0-3 section of the list, I just didn't find the art work nor the story itself to be that impressive that it warranted a spot on the list. Not to say that this is a bad "story," just to say that it wasn't memorable either.
My kids thoughts? Neither excitement from pictures nor inclined to discussion.
Age group: 0-3
Their list: 28/1001
My list: 23/1001
Why they say you should read it? Inspired discussion above naming words and concepts and shows a playful element to children that is important. Also, her illustrations are watercolor with dark outline that's refreshing.
I was sort of disappointed with this book at my own fault. I had heard it was hard to find and, like many, it was on my list of 1001 Children's Books to Read. I finally found it through my local library. The entire story is wordless and involves a bath (obviously). And although picture books (without words) are wonderful books and it was, rightfully so, in the 0-3 section of the list, I just didn't find the art work nor the story itself to be that impressive that it warranted a spot on the list. Not to say that this is a bad "story," just to say that it wasn't memorable either.
My kids thoughts? Neither excitement from pictures nor inclined to discussion.
April 27, 2023
A child and a rabbit are bonded through their friendship and care for each other in this wordless, Swedish, picturebook. A child returns from outside, wet and cold and the rabbit wakes up to help them get undressed and hop into the bath.
The layout of the book is simple for the most part with the action occurring on the left and the item removed displayed on the right - a lovely 'see and say' activity for that young reader. Lots of vibrant and engaging action and movement throughout.
The layout of the book is simple for the most part with the action occurring on the left and the item removed displayed on the right - a lovely 'see and say' activity for that young reader. Lots of vibrant and engaging action and movement throughout.
September 4, 2018
Suloinen kuvakirja omasta lapsuudesta! Nostalgian määrä oli rajaton. Kuopuksesta kirjassa oli hauskinta se, ettei kirjassa ollut lainkaan luettavaa. Hän sai itse kertoa mitä kani tekee, mitä aukeamalla on kuvattuna ja mitä viimeisenä tapahtuu.
May 23, 2021
A wordless picture book about a child getting undressed to take a bath with her bunny. Ever second page is a close up of articles of clothing removed which allows the reader to teach a little one what each item is through memorization.
July 23, 2017
I realize this book was meant to be a sweet story with the bunny in the role of the parent, but honestly I found the book a bit disturbing and not to my taste.
March 25, 2020
Jag tror huvudkaraktären hade gett ännu mer igenkänning om den inte varit tydligt fysiskt burit ett specifikt kön...
April 13, 2021
This was one of the first wordless books that I could figure out the first time through.
April 21, 2021
Måste ta av sig allt för att kunna ta ett bad!
September 15, 2021
Super adorable wordless book with a bunny and child taking an innocent bath together.
February 27, 2022
Bunny and Bunny's friend share simple objects with the reader in this wordless picture book as they prepare for a bath.
A 1001 Children's Books You Must Read.
A 1001 Children's Books You Must Read.
October 6, 2015
Like many others, I read this book because it was on the 1001 Children's Books list. It is only pictures; there are no words other than the title page. The pictures tell the story of a young boy coming in after a day outside and a bunny helping him undress and get ready for a bath. While there are no words, the pictures give a good opportunity to practice language by asking young readers what is going on. It's a quick read, and while not my favorite children's book so far, it wouldn't be a bad addition to any child's collection.
February 16, 2016
It was okay. Cute illustrations, but as others have said, it is not worth paying for an interlibrary loan few to look at this hard to find book.
June 6, 2013
Not sure why this one was on the 1001 Children's Books to Read, but...it was. Wasn't too impressed. It's cute, just not interlibrary loan worthy.
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