Rabbit and the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf

by Michaël Escoffier, Kris di Giacomo

Rabbit is afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, but the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf brings a delightful surprise.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Storytime, Rabbits, Humor, Wolves, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 16, 2012

About the author

Michaël Escoffier was born in France in 1970. He discovered his passion for writing and telling stories at a young age. He lives in Lyon, France, with his wife and two children.

Reviews

[Papá Lector · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hola lectores, bienvenidos una vez más, ahora platicaremos sobre un libro infantil con el título "El lobo tralalá" escrito por Michaël Escoffier y editado por El fondo de cultura económica dentro de su colección Los Primerísimos, la cual está orientada y destinada a los primeros lectores, a los más pequeños de la casa que apenas están aprendieron a leer.

Platiquemos entonces sobre el libro, me parece un libro que cumple su función como una buena herramienta de iniciación a la lectura para niños pequeños, en edad preescolar al tener textos cortos, sencillos, claros y estar ilustrado con dibujos igual, sencillos pero bonitos y que cuenta con apenas 32 paginas, lo que funciona perfecto consiguiendo captar la atención de los niños y permitiendo que hagan sus primeros intentos de leerlo.

Por otra parte, y siendo muy sincero, la historia no me agradó del todo, en realidad no hay mucho que decir sobre ella, a diferencia de la inmensa mayoría de libros infantiles a los que he tenido acceso y hemos leído en casa, que buscan transmitir un mensaje, una idea o una enseñanza, en este en particular no lo encontré, me parece una historia muy simple, y probablemente esa haya sido la intención del autor, y de ser así entonces estaría perfecto.

En cuanto a la edición del libro, si me gusta, la portada es bonita y llamativa, y como bien reza el dicho, de la vista nace el amor, por lo que ya desde ahí llama la atención de los pequeños, el papel es de buena calidad lo que garantiza cierta durabilidad considerando la edad de sus lectores.

Por ultimo mencionar que también termina siendo una alternativa a esas lecturas de las buenas noches, ya que como ya mencioné, el texto es poco por lo que sus 32 páginas se leen muy rápido e incluso se presta para que los papás actúen un poco la historia, la cual se ve perfectamente descrita en la sinopsis.

Para cerrar podemos concluir que es un libro recomendado para primeros lectores, una historia simple y rápida de leer, ideal para que los niños pasen un rato practicando la lectura.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A A white rabbit learns the unique characteristics of the No-So-Big-Bad Wolf and attempts to hide from it when he hears it coming.

This read aloud is funny and contain mixed media illustrations. I especially liked how the artist represented the scenes on the chalkboard; the way that subtle changes appeared was very well done.

Recommended for PreK-2.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mean kid terrifies bunny.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A slight story...a good one for young children to test their being-brave skills with, though the rabbit never does look very relieved at the end!

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

VERY quick read.

[Seema Rao · Rating 3 out of 5]

A remix of the big bad wolf genre with the rabbit coming to now harm in the end.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why did the WOLF catch him? I thought it was the BIG BAD wolf, but it was a [spoiler alert] person dressed up as a wolf.

[Kris · Rating 2 out of 5]

The beginning reminded me of Here Comes the Easter Cat by Underwood. A bit too short and wraps up quickly.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't really make sense

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was okay. A rabbit starts drawing the not-so-big-bad wolf, but someone keeps telling him to make adjustments. Then the not-so -big-bad wolf shows up. Really not a lot happened.

[Ellie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Little book

[Sharon Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rabbit and the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf is a picturebook written by Michael Escoffier and illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo. A rabbit is asked if he knows about the big bad wolf. But after the rabbit draws his picture of the big bad wolf the narrator suggests some changes for a more accurate picture. Change after change is made to the picture, but then the wolf in question appears and it is time for the rabbit to try to run and hide. However, the rabbit is not very good at hiding, and despite the narrators help he is caught by the wolf. Thankfully, the rabbit is in for a surprise.

Rabbit and the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf is a fun picturebook with great illustrations. The rabbit is very expressive and funny in its attempts to perfect his drawing and hide behind objects much too small to work. The story is ultimately also reassuring, not just goofy. The 'wolf' is a wonderful reflection of Where the Wild Things Are, and childhood imagination. I think the fun and silliness here makes for a great read.

I would recommend Rabbit and the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf for young readers, library collections, and home collections. I think the book would play well in a storytime setting, at bedtime, or with any one on one reading. It could be an opening to discussion about fear, pretend play, and animals. Just remember to add a little disclaimer that no one should pick a real bunny up by its ears, which the wolf does in the story. I would not want wounded bunnies to be the out come of a otherwise fun read.

[Arminzerella · Rating 4 out of 5]

The narrator of this book asks Rabbit if he is familiar with the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf. When Rabbit draws a picture of the wolf on his blackboard, the narrator guides him in making alterations until he has it just right. And that’s when the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf shows up and Rabbit must RUN and HIDE. He doesn’t hide very well and the wolf catches him. By the ears (No no no! You must NEVER pick a rabbit up by its ears!). And the Rabbit gets a big surprise.

This is a goofy, but ultimately reassuring, story accompanied by funny illustrations – including a very expressive rabbit who is alternatively questioning, perplexed, triumphant, annoyed, and panicked. The drawings of Rabbit hiding behind first a ball, and then a stack of books are quite amusing. “Not there. The wolf can see your ears. Not there. The wolf can see your tail.” Cute and giggle-worthy. But it bears repeating – NEVER pick a rabbit up by its ears. BAD wolf.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This nifty twist on the Big Bad Wolf story features Rabbit interacting with an unseen narrator who tries to inform him about the characteristics of the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf. The final scene after the chase is sure to amuse young readers even while reminding some of them of Where the Wild Things Are. The illustrations, created with mixed media and a blend of traditional and computerized techniques, feature chalk sketches of the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf on a blackboard. The book could be used to encourage youngsters to guess what the Not-So-Bad-Wolf looks like.

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Where the Wild Things Are turned inside out. Escoffier and Di Giacomo have created a delightful picture book of descriptions, hide-and-seek, play-acting, and comfort in the face of fear. They've also portrayed the only rabbit poop in a modern picture book, as far as I know...I don't know how they got that one past the editors.

[CharityJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A laugh-out-loud story of a rabbit who's asked if he knows the not-so-big-bad wolf then proceeds to draw him on a blackboard. An unseen character corrects his drawing so on the next page you see, as you would on a real blackboard, the erasing and correction. And when he hides from the wolf....so hilarious!!

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age: Preschool
Animal: Rabbit

I loved the part where the narrator (being you) tells the bunny to draw the Not-so-big-bad wolf and the bunny draws the Big Bad Wolf. You then tell the bunny to erase certain aspects of the wolf to turn it into a girl dressed up like a wolf. Also, that page with the terrified bunny's expression is priceless.

[Rebecca Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was very short and I liked the illustrations, although they do have a lot of neutral tones. It seemed kind of like an homage to Maurice Snedak's Where the Wild Things Are with the wolf suit and the illustration style. Overall, the twist was pretty obvious and there wasn't much point. Good for younger audiences.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had a very simple storyline that was combined with simple illustrations. I thought the changes to the initial drawing of the big bad wolf were very realistic to an actual chalkboard drawing. I did enjoy the fine details that the illustrator included; such as, the rabbit poo and the changes in the rabbits facial expressions.

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author was able throw a twist to the mind because of the "big bad wolf" character reference causing one to have expectations with the same outcome as another book from elementary school. it was a good book that I believe children and adults should be able to enjoy reading separately or together. good artwork too!

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awesome line illustrations and text make this a GREAT book forgetting kids started on thinking and talking about some interesting issues - a child's own fears, scaring other people, or pet care. The little pellets of rabbit poop are SURE to come up in the discussion too ;-)

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little rabbit details the characteristics of the big-bad-wolf and leads readers on a journey trying to hide from this creature. The surprise ending will leave younger readers laughing and wanting more.

[Morgan Beveridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the illustrations were really cute in this picture book. This book would be good to read in between subjects, just to give the students a break. I think when the show the bunnies poop that that will be most children's favorite page.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this book very much—it’s about a rabbit who is hiding from the Not So Big Bad Wolf who turns out to just be an ambiguously gendered child in a wolf costume who catches the rabbit and gives him a big hug.

[Iqra Masood · Rating 3 out of 5]

This picturebook is not that funny but still it is fun to read. Like the author telling the rabbit how the monster looks like and then the rabbit finding out that it is his owner who just want to give him a hug.

[Natasha North · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sly and fun. I just wish the rabbit didn't get picked up by the ears, but then again, it's not a pet care book.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Would work well with older preschoolers. Love the pile of bunny poop that the rabbit left when he was scared.

[Wendy Kuzma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Short enough for Toddler Time but concept-wise could be used into elementary school. :)

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

so cute!

[David Bauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The poop humor is a great attention getting device for elementary kids.