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Cinder Rabbit
Every bunny at Grand Rabbits School is excited about the spring play. As the star, Zoe has to lead her whole class in the Bunny Hop. But she has one big problem—wicked Winifred has made her forget how to hop! If only Prince Charming-Whiskers or Frida, the fairy godrabbit, can help . . .
The play’s the thing in this early chapter book, which is perfect for very young readers.
The play’s the thing in this early chapter book, which is perfect for very young readers.
- GenresChildrensChapter Books
64 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2008
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About the author
Lynn E. Hazen
9 books10 followersLynn E. Hazen writes books filled with humor, heart and hope. SHIFTY, her young adult novel, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as “a realistic story that resonates. Smart writing and an engaging narrative keep the story fresh, while an interesting plot will keep readers turning the pages.”
SHIFTY was chosen for VOYA’s Top Shelf Fiction, as a CCBC Choice, and as a Smithsonian Notable.
Lynn’s books for younger readers include: two young chapter books, Cinder Rabbit and The Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail, Mermaid Mary Margaret (middle grade novel), hailed "a winner" by Kirkus Reviews; and Buzz Bumble to the Rescue (a picture book).
Lynn earned an M.F.A. in Writing For Children and Young Adults at Vermont College, and an M.A. in Education at San Francisco State University.
Lynn E. Hazen enjoys giving presentations at schools, libraries, conferences, and literary events. She teaches classes in Writing for Children & Young Adults at UC Berkeley Extension & Stanford Continuing Studies.
Lynn lives with her family in San Francisco, CA.
Lynn blogs at The Imaginary Blog:
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http://www.ShiftyTheBook.com
http://www.CinderRabbit.com
http://www.MermaidMaryMargaret.com
http://www.myspace.com/ShiftyTheBook
SHIFTY was chosen for VOYA’s Top Shelf Fiction, as a CCBC Choice, and as a Smithsonian Notable.
Lynn’s books for younger readers include: two young chapter books, Cinder Rabbit and The Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail, Mermaid Mary Margaret (middle grade novel), hailed "a winner" by Kirkus Reviews; and Buzz Bumble to the Rescue (a picture book).
Lynn earned an M.F.A. in Writing For Children and Young Adults at Vermont College, and an M.A. in Education at San Francisco State University.
Lynn E. Hazen enjoys giving presentations at schools, libraries, conferences, and literary events. She teaches classes in Writing for Children & Young Adults at UC Berkeley Extension & Stanford Continuing Studies.
Lynn lives with her family in San Francisco, CA.
Lynn blogs at The Imaginary Blog:
http://LynnHazenImaginaryBlog.blogspo...
http://www.ShiftyTheBook.com
http://www.CinderRabbit.com
http://www.MermaidMaryMargaret.com
http://www.myspace.com/ShiftyTheBook
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May 18, 2008
This chapter book by Lynn Hazen, illustrated by Elyse Pastel, is a charmer! It is packed with humor, emotion and encouragement. It is the perfect early reader for anyone having to deal with a class bully, or afraid of doing something. The star of this story, Zoe, is an adorable little bunny with bouncy ears, the starring role in the school play, and a fear of hopping since she got stuck in a mud puddle.
During the play, Zoe freezes. But all ends well as her buddies (bunnies?) Woody and Charlie quickly come up a plan to help her get over her fear.
The illustrations by Elyse are funny, dynamic and exprressive. A great team!
During the play, Zoe freezes. But all ends well as her buddies (bunnies?) Woody and Charlie quickly come up a plan to help her get over her fear.
The illustrations by Elyse are funny, dynamic and exprressive. A great team!
May 18, 2008
Poor Zoe! Destined for stardom, the lead in her school play, she's forgotten how to hop. And with the Bunny Hop finale of that performance on her mind, she sets out to re-learn how.
New readers will chuckle at every page turn in this well-paced early reader from Lynn Hazen, with delightful illustrations by Elyse Pastel.
Hazen uses clever puns (Grand Rabbits School!) and new twists on old tales to weave her emotionally engaging characters into a tale coordination and confidence which will hit squarely on target with its intended age group.
Hop out and buy it!
New readers will chuckle at every page turn in this well-paced early reader from Lynn Hazen, with delightful illustrations by Elyse Pastel.
Hazen uses clever puns (Grand Rabbits School!) and new twists on old tales to weave her emotionally engaging characters into a tale coordination and confidence which will hit squarely on target with its intended age group.
Hop out and buy it!
June 21, 2008
Cute beginning chapter book for 2nd graders or for family read-aloud for the 1st grade and under crowd.
Zoe is excited to be cast as Cinder Rabbit in the school play until she realizes she has to lead everyone in the Bunny Hop at the end of the play. You see, Zoe has lost her confidence when it comes to hopping. Whenever she practices, she can't seem to get it right and mean Winifred doesn't help when she keeps laughing at her.
Zoe is excited to be cast as Cinder Rabbit in the school play until she realizes she has to lead everyone in the Bunny Hop at the end of the play. You see, Zoe has lost her confidence when it comes to hopping. Whenever she practices, she can't seem to get it right and mean Winifred doesn't help when she keeps laughing at her.
May 6, 2008
Cute chapter book for beginning readers - Zoe is Cinder Rabbit in the school play and has to lead the Bunny Hop. But she has forgotten how to hop! Oh no! What will she do? Little girls will love the Cinderella story - little boys will like the truck. What? There is no truck in Cinderella you say? There is in this one!
July 24, 2012
Zoe is excited to be assigned the lead role in the Grand Rabbits School’s produce of Cinder Rabbit. That is until she hears that she will lead the class in the Bunny Hop. Zoe used to be a good hopper, until the wicked Winifred laughed at her. The short chapters, easy text, and plentiful illustrations make this a great first chapter book for young readers. The illustrations will also help non-readers visualize the story during a read-aloud.
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For a list of additional Cinderella stories visit the Morton Grove Public Library Webrary @ http://bit.ly/NHr4gV
March 12, 2010
This early chapter book follows the tale of Zoe finding her way as the lead character in a play of cinderella (cinder rabbit) amongst a class of friends and bullies. Every kid can relate.
Fun to read. You want to know "what happens next?" with every page turn.
Sweet illustrations from Pastel and playful humor from Hazen's words.
Recommended for all early readers!
Fun to read. You want to know "what happens next?" with every page turn.
Sweet illustrations from Pastel and playful humor from Hazen's words.
Recommended for all early readers!
October 19, 2014
This was a cute beginning reader chapter book. Zoe and her class are putting on a spring play it will be Cinder rabbit. Zoe gets the part of cinder rabbit but she has a problem. Read the book to learn how Zoe overcomes her problem.
June 16, 2008
Cute and competently written, but nothing more.
September 26, 2008
i luv this book b cuz i lik fairy tales.
June 18, 2009
it was a good book for a child who is starting to read chapter book
July 2, 2013
Yes! It's Perfect Book For Me Because I Love Rabbits
May 15, 2008
early chapter book about a rabbit nervous about her upcoming role in the school play.
April 20, 2017
The comedy of errors that is Mrs. Lopp's grade school production of Cinder Rabbit will be familiar to anyone who has ever been anywhere near one of these things. Zoe can't hop. The prince wants to be a truck driver. Everyone forgot poor Woody exists. Winifred starts liking being wicked way too much. A bevy of cute little jokes that might go right over most kids' heads makes this particularly funny. The short chapters are very brief, and I can picture second or third graders really liking this.
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September 25, 2018You'll enjoy sharing this with your child before they are reading independently, and they will still like it when they can read it themselves. It didn't take too much reading for her to take on the parts of Frida (the fairy god-rabbit) and Winifred (the mean step-rabbit).
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