Humbug Rabbit

by Lorna Balian

As Grandma prepares for Easter above ground, the rabbit children in their home below ground are convinced that their father is the Easter Bunny! The two worlds meet happily on the Easter holiday.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday, Rabbits, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 28, 1974

Reviews

[Jesica · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is my favorite kid's picture book! love it!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read aloud for 2 narrators during Easter. There are actually 2 stories going on at the same time.

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations were really cute. I couldn't figure out how to read it aloud, though. Top half first all the way across the page? Or top and bottom of each page? The story felt a bit disjointed. It would have been helpful if I'd read it myself before trying to read it to my daughter. Then I could have figured out how to read it properly... Whoops! Still very cute.

[Ms. B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Told both above and below ground, this is a classic Easter story. The grandchildren can't wait for Easter and neither can the rabbit children who live underground and think their father is the Easter rabbit.
Even though it has nothing to do with the story, I have always enjoyed the infinity cover on this one too.

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was recommended by a close friend to help prepare me for a children's portrait shoot tomorrow. I found it an easy read and it awakened memories of my childhood with chickens and rabbits and mice.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful pictures with a story above and a story below ground. Discovered while a retired teacher was doing donations for the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Literature (Lillian H. Smith Branch of the Toronto Public Library).

[Joy Kidney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've enjoyed this dear book for a long time. It has two stories going on at the same time--one in Granny's kitchen, then shifting underground where another exciting adventure hatches. I just gave two for birthday gifts, one to my own granddaughter. Just delightful.

[Ledawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Lorna Balian, when they say "don't judge a book by it's cover" they mean her books. Not your normal cutesie story and funny as heck!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it to my three year old. We both liked it. Very cute idea with the story of the Granny above the ground and the rabbit family underground.

[Clwseattle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humbug Rabbit is absolutely hilarious.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Setting the scene, Lorna Balian gives a clever series of introductions -- straightforward and practical.

Most notably:
It will soon be Easter Sunday.

However, lotsa problems arise, such as:

The Rabbit children are very excited!
They KNOW their father is the Easter Bunny.
(Remember what the mouse said?)

Despite all the fears of all the folks, it turned out to be a happy Easter for Granny and her grandchildren.

FIVE STARS for the words and pictures by Lorna Balian.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's cute with two stories going on at the same time, and I like the illustrations and details to look for. A little weird though about the eggs hatching and the colored shells in the burrow--wouldn't that hurt their paws? I'd read it with one child and look at all the details together.

[Danielle Simmons · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice book for chidren to read about the Easter bunny. It is funny how things get a little mixed up and how father rabbit gets so upset! I liked how it showed granie above the ground and the rabbits underground, very creative.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat odd but interesting nonetheless. The double story is good. Reminds me of _Mary and the Mouse, The Mouse and Mary_. (Which I like better.)

[Liz Todd · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is adorable. Not for my family--some debate about the Easter Bunny--but just wonderful in so many ways. Love the happy ending.

[Chrisanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The meta cover still amuses me for hours. As does Balians humor.

[Rochelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant layout and watercolour illustrations. Engaging text. Well done, Mrs. Balian!

[kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two stories told at the same time. One underground and one above.
I LOVE THAT STUFF. *haha*

[hissi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lorna Balian is one of my favorite authors, the female Dr. Suess, except that there's no rhymes