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Rabbit and Bear #3
Attack of the Snack
SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake.
Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself?
Rabbit's SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the best day ever into the worst day ever, he needs Bear's help. . .
From novelist and playwright, Julian Gough and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, acceptance and what you can do with blueberry poo.
©2019 Julian Gough and Jim Field (P)2019 Hodder Children's Books
Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself?
Rabbit's SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the best day ever into the worst day ever, he needs Bear's help. . .
From novelist and playwright, Julian Gough and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, acceptance and what you can do with blueberry poo.
©2019 Julian Gough and Jim Field (P)2019 Hodder Children's Books
112 pages, Board Book
First published January 11, 2018
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Julian Gough
42 books160 followersJulian Gough is an award winning author of funny stories about serious things. He won the BBC National Short Story Award in 2007 (when it was the biggest prize in the world for a single short story). His “The iHole” was shortlisted for the one-off BBC International Short Story Award in 2012. He has also been shortlisted, twice, for the Everyman Bollinger Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction.
He represented Ireland in Best European Fiction 2010; won a Pushcart Prize in the US in 2011; and represented Britain in Best British Short Stories 2012. London born and Irish raised, he now lives in Berlin.
He is the author of three novels, Juno & Juliet, Jude in Ireland, and Jude in London; two radio plays, The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble, and The Great Squanderland Roof; and a poetry collection, Free Sex Chocolate.
In 2011, he wrote the ending to Time Magazine’s computer game of the year, Minecraft.
As a youth, he wrote and sang on four albums by Toasted Heretic, and had a top ten hit with the single "Galway and Los Angeles”.
He is probably best known for stealing Will Self’s pig.
He represented Ireland in Best European Fiction 2010; won a Pushcart Prize in the US in 2011; and represented Britain in Best British Short Stories 2012. London born and Irish raised, he now lives in Berlin.
He is the author of three novels, Juno & Juliet, Jude in Ireland, and Jude in London; two radio plays, The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble, and The Great Squanderland Roof; and a poetry collection, Free Sex Chocolate.
In 2011, he wrote the ending to Time Magazine’s computer game of the year, Minecraft.
As a youth, he wrote and sang on four albums by Toasted Heretic, and had a top ten hit with the single "Galway and Los Angeles”.
He is probably best known for stealing Will Self’s pig.
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January 1, 2021
These books are probably some of the longest picture books I've ever read. Somehow, though, they don't feel like they're over a hundred pages long. The stories move along at a good clip, and there are always interesting nuggets of information (and poop) nestled within the narrative.
Rabbit and Bear are minding their own business when a little owl falls into the lake. After they pluck it out, Rabbit works himself into a lather based on his erroneous assumptions about owls, eventually wrangling all the other small creatures in the forest into a circle of prejudice and discrimination. It all culminates in the poor little owl (still unconscious after her mishap) being thrown into a makeshift prison. When the animals realize that owls aren't quite as scary as Rabbit has claimed, they must be mature enough to admit they've made a mistake. Can even Rabbit come around and see the error of his ways?
This is pretty amusing. There are a few quips that will probably go over kids' heads, but those are always fun for the parent who's doing the reading. There's quite a bit about poo near the end, but it's actually rather informative.
Overall, this is another fun installment in the series. Be sure to check it out if you enjoyed the other books.
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Rabbit and Bear are minding their own business when a little owl falls into the lake. After they pluck it out, Rabbit works himself into a lather based on his erroneous assumptions about owls, eventually wrangling all the other small creatures in the forest into a circle of prejudice and discrimination. It all culminates in the poor little owl (still unconscious after her mishap) being thrown into a makeshift prison. When the animals realize that owls aren't quite as scary as Rabbit has claimed, they must be mature enough to admit they've made a mistake. Can even Rabbit come around and see the error of his ways?
This is pretty amusing. There are a few quips that will probably go over kids' heads, but those are always fun for the parent who's doing the reading. There's quite a bit about poo near the end, but it's actually rather informative.
Overall, this is another fun installment in the series. Be sure to check it out if you enjoyed the other books.
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October 28, 2019
What a fun read this was! Children will love the story line and humor included in it. The lesson is a good one...give new friends a chance upon first meeting them. They may seem a bit strange at first but we all are. Love the illustrations.
March 30, 2020
Rabbit has a colorful way with words that will tickle your kiddos funny bone. With a sense of humor Rabbit has a problem with judging when owl comes flying into Rabbit's woods. He has judged Owl as a rabbit eating monster and he has the rest of his friends believing that Owl is such a monster and more. You know how fear plays out and your kids will learn that as well. It is easier to see those traits in animals when we may not be able to see in ourselves. A lesson that is well learned that we to can learn with colorful words and the characters of the woods.
A Special Thank You to Printers Row Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
A Special Thank You to Printers Row Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
July 16, 2019
Jednohubka k obednej káve (keby som nejakú pila) alebo krátky zábavný príbeh pre deti o tolerancii a umení si priznať chybu a ospravedlniť sa. Zabalené vo vtipných ilustráciách s panoptikom lesných zvieratiek. Môže byť.
October 29, 2020
3.5 -4ish stars. This one dragged just a little bit in the middle.
April 19, 2020
En un plácido día de estío, Oso y conejo se están bañando, cuando de repente aterriza sobre ellos un accidentado búho. Entonces, conejo comenzará a difundir lo malos que son los búhos a los demás animalitos. Junto, encarcelarán al pobre buhito.
El tercer volumen de ésta notable serie de relatos infantiles aleccionadores, nos habla acerca de los prejuicios, de la soberbia, el reconocimiento del principio de imperfección, y de la liberación mediante la disculpa y rectificación.
Si los dos anteriores me parecieron buenos, el presente, es quizá, el mejor llevado en desarrollo y tratamiento. Además, toca un tema fundamental de aprendizaje humano.
Las ilustraciones resultan, como siempre, aclaradoras (en gris y ocre). Especial atención al búho; que luce y resalta por encima de los demás, a la vez que denota fragilidad, inocencia y tristeza.
El grupo de amiguitos de la serie se va ampliando, con la tortuga, el pájaro carpintero, así como los nuevos adheridos: el topo, el ratón y ahora, Búho.
Deseando leer la nueva entrega de reciente edición; a ver qué lección depara. (ya hice a sugerencia de compra en mi biblioteca habitual).
Lo dicho; recomendada a todos los lectores, tanto para no olvidar los buenos principios humanos, como para enseñárselos a los más peques.
El tercer volumen de ésta notable serie de relatos infantiles aleccionadores, nos habla acerca de los prejuicios, de la soberbia, el reconocimiento del principio de imperfección, y de la liberación mediante la disculpa y rectificación.
Si los dos anteriores me parecieron buenos, el presente, es quizá, el mejor llevado en desarrollo y tratamiento. Además, toca un tema fundamental de aprendizaje humano.
Las ilustraciones resultan, como siempre, aclaradoras (en gris y ocre). Especial atención al búho; que luce y resalta por encima de los demás, a la vez que denota fragilidad, inocencia y tristeza.
El grupo de amiguitos de la serie se va ampliando, con la tortuga, el pájaro carpintero, así como los nuevos adheridos: el topo, el ratón y ahora, Búho.
Deseando leer la nueva entrega de reciente edición; a ver qué lección depara. (ya hice a sugerencia de compra en mi biblioteca habitual).
Lo dicho; recomendada a todos los lectores, tanto para no olvidar los buenos principios humanos, como para enseñárselos a los más peques.
June 12, 2019
Niejednemu dorosłemu przydałaby się lektura tej książeczki, może świat byłby trochę lepszy.
April 7, 2020
Духовитият хумор на Джулиан Гоф и първокласните илюстрации на Джим Фийлд превръщат поредицата „Заек и Мечка“ (изд. „Timelines“) в едно неустоимо книжно изкушение за малки и големи. В това сме се убедили отдавна – още с дебютната книга, „Заешки вредни навици дребни”, в която героите се срещат за първи път. Нетипичното дуо е живото доказателство, че противоположностите се привличат – кой иначе би помислил, че един дребен, начумерен, нервен дългоух мърморко и философски настроена грамада с тежка стъпка ще станат първи приятели? Дружинката стана още по-колоритна с новите персонажи, които се появиха във втора книга, „Вредител в нашата обител”. Пролетните приключения на Заека и Мечката доказаха, че явно авторите имат богат запас от свежи идеи, еднакво забавни и за деца, и за възрастни. Човек няма как да не посрещне с отворени обятия и продължението на поредицата! Книги 3 и 4 са вече факт, тъй че е крайно време да надзърнем отново в гората и да видим какво ще ни сервират този път познатите хубостници. Спускаме се направо към „Заек и Мечка 3: Летяща закуска в атака се впуска”. Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле": https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...
June 9, 2024
I thought this was ok, the illustrations are brilliant and I liked the message about not judging someone or having fear before knowing the details/who they are etc.
Sure, kids like toilet humour and it can be great, but I think it was overdone here and kind of just added in places where it didn't really fit particularly well and not done in a clever way.
I'm not one of those parents who can't bear for their kid to enjoy toilet humour, but a large ratio of the book felt silly.
I did like how it teaches about there being different types of owl, some of which don't live in trees.
Overall it was ok, my son enjoyed it and although that's who it's marketed at, I feel it was trying too hard to be funny and didn't really make parent or child laugh. I'd still recommend getting it as we're reading the next book and it does seem a lot better, the series as a whole seems like a nice series with beautiful pictures.
Sure, kids like toilet humour and it can be great, but I think it was overdone here and kind of just added in places where it didn't really fit particularly well and not done in a clever way.
I'm not one of those parents who can't bear for their kid to enjoy toilet humour, but a large ratio of the book felt silly.
I did like how it teaches about there being different types of owl, some of which don't live in trees.
Overall it was ok, my son enjoyed it and although that's who it's marketed at, I feel it was trying too hard to be funny and didn't really make parent or child laugh. I'd still recommend getting it as we're reading the next book and it does seem a lot better, the series as a whole seems like a nice series with beautiful pictures.
April 5, 2020
I love this book. No fancy words and no grand description I just love this book. It is perfectly weird and random. It covers everything from standing up to a friend, judging someone based off their looks, admitting when you're wrong, owl facts, and to top it off some poop talk. I am now a forever fan of this series, this author, and illustrator. Children ages 6-10 will learn how to raise their eyebrows when they read this.
December 10, 2020
It was ok but the heartfelt point about preconceived notions was totally wiped from the kids minds when the last 20 pages were about blueberry poop.
February 10, 2025
These books are so much fun to read together as a family. The stories are funny and wise, you learn new facts about nature, the vocabulary is great and the illustrations are gorgeous- what more can you want from kids books?! Bear is so zen, and rabbit is hilariously imperfect. Great for reading and rereading together.
May 30, 2018
Aina vaan pahenee(paranee?). Mustikkakakkaa, kakkaa, kakkaa... Eikä siinä. Kakka on lastenkirjassa hauska asia. Ja kaikki pyytävät toisiltaan anteeksi ja ymmärtävät erilaisuutta. Entä jos vaan kirjoittaisi/piirtäisi lastenkirjan, jossa on kuvia kakasta ja... ai niin, sellainenhan onkin jo olemassa.
February 21, 2021
Rabbit and Bear are fab. Young children love the humour, pictures are perfectly suited to and add value to the text, and the books work really well with a visualiser.
August 15, 2021
It’s very funny
I did lots of laughs
I did lots of laughs
December 6, 2018
Best day begins with sorry.
December 19, 2018
Voi kuinka mainio kirja!!
Pieni pöllö lentää päin puuta ja vaipuu välittömästi uneen, mutta kaniini puolestaan ryhtyy meuhkaamaan siitä kuinka kamalia otuksia pöllöt ovat! Kaniinin mukaan pöllöt ovat suuria raakalaisia jotka syövät jokaisen luineen päivineen ja röyhtäisevät sitten jäännökset ulos sievänä pakettina. Myös hiiri, sopuli ja myyrä liittyvät pian kauhistelukuoroon ja tilanne eskaloituu huolestuttaviin mittoihin hyvin nopeasti.
Mutta mitä tapahtuu sitten kun pöllö herää?
Aivan mielettömän upea tarina ennakkoluulojen ja mustavalkoisen ajattelutavan haitallisuudesta ja lisäksi siitä, että meillä jokaisella on omat omituisuutemme vaikka näytämme ulospäin normaaleilta.
Aivan ihana kirja!! :)
Mutta mitä ihmeen lajia tuo pöllö oikein on? Syö muka hyönteisiä ja hedelmiä?? :D
Pieni pöllö lentää päin puuta ja vaipuu välittömästi uneen, mutta kaniini puolestaan ryhtyy meuhkaamaan siitä kuinka kamalia otuksia pöllöt ovat! Kaniinin mukaan pöllöt ovat suuria raakalaisia jotka syövät jokaisen luineen päivineen ja röyhtäisevät sitten jäännökset ulos sievänä pakettina. Myös hiiri, sopuli ja myyrä liittyvät pian kauhistelukuoroon ja tilanne eskaloituu huolestuttaviin mittoihin hyvin nopeasti.
Mutta mitä tapahtuu sitten kun pöllö herää?
Aivan mielettömän upea tarina ennakkoluulojen ja mustavalkoisen ajattelutavan haitallisuudesta ja lisäksi siitä, että meillä jokaisella on omat omituisuutemme vaikka näytämme ulospäin normaaleilta.
Aivan ihana kirja!! :)
Mutta mitä ihmeen lajia tuo pöllö oikein on? Syö muka hyönteisiä ja hedelmiä?? :D
August 7, 2018
Kirja noudatti samaa kaavaa kuin sarjan aiemmatkin osat. Tykkään Karhu ja Kaniini -kirjojen tunnelmasta, joka on rauhallinen, mutta keskittynyt. Persoonallisuutta ja mielen liikkeitä tutkaillaan hahmojen oman itsereflektion kautta. Karhu on monesti se viisain, jänis hölmöin ja muutkin hahmot tärkeissä osissa. Hahmot oppivat ja kehittyvät. Tässä kirjassa pöllö oli väärinymmärretty uhri. Kirjassa oli yksi keskeinen opetus; väärässä olemisessa ei ole mitään hävettävää. Kirjan kuvitus oli jälleen tasokasta ja onnistui erilaisten tunnelmien aikaansaamisessa.
September 2, 2021
Brilliant read for my 5 y/o. She picked it herself in the bookshop, and I was nicely surprised how the story immediately gave lots of insight in fear for “the stranger”. It’s a little owl in this story, but it could be an Afghan refugee, or a Jew in the 1930s, or fill in whatever you can think of. On a child level, it’s also a nice story, with lovely imagery, and good rhythm to it (it’s not in verse, that’s not what I mean with rhythm).
February 5, 2023
Review to follow
July 29, 2018
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En ordentlig mundfuld (Kanin & Bjørn #3) af Julian Gough og Jim Field er en sød fortælling for børn, hvor der både er humor, varme og sjove dialoger. Det er den første bog, som jeg har læst i serien og selvom det er nummer 3, så er det helt tydeligt, at de kan læses uafhængigt af hinanden. DOG anbefaler jeg at læse videre, for det har jeg selv tænkt mig, for det her er en serie, der kan noget. Den er smadderhyggelig!
Man introduceres til de to hovedpersoner eller rettere: hoveddyr (findes sådan et ord overhovedet? … Det gør der nu!) Det er Kanin og Bjørn. Bjørn er sød, forstående og diplomatisk. Vennen, der gerne vil have, at alle har det godt, men samtidig ikke magter konflikter. Så er der Kanin, som er lidt Bamse-agtig (Bamse & Kylling). En smule selvhøjtidelig, til tider ret dramatisk, men også varm inderst inde.
I denne fortælling finder Kanin og Bjørn en mærkelig ting, der dratter ned fra himlen. Den er helt pjusket og underlig – og den sover. De opdager, at det er en ugle, men vågne vil den ikke. Alle skovens dyr taler om hvor uglen kom fra, om den er farlig og hvad de skal gøre med den. Kanin råber en smule højt og lige pludselig er alle imod ugler i skoven. Der er lidt 1 fjer, 7 høns over fortællingen og efterlader en god morale, både til store og små.
Desuden er sproget skønt. Illustrationerne er utrolig levende og smukke, og man hygger sig hele vejen igennem læsningen. Jeg kan virkelig anbefale denne skønne serie, som er perfekt til højtlæsning. Der er søde og unikke dyr, sjove og flabede dialoger og plads til spørgsmål og svar. Samtidig er det også en skøn historie om venskab, men også om meget mere.
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Tak til Flachs for anmeldereksemplaret!
En ordentlig mundfuld (Kanin & Bjørn #3) af Julian Gough og Jim Field er en sød fortælling for børn, hvor der både er humor, varme og sjove dialoger. Det er den første bog, som jeg har læst i serien og selvom det er nummer 3, så er det helt tydeligt, at de kan læses uafhængigt af hinanden. DOG anbefaler jeg at læse videre, for det har jeg selv tænkt mig, for det her er en serie, der kan noget. Den er smadderhyggelig!
Man introduceres til de to hovedpersoner eller rettere: hoveddyr (findes sådan et ord overhovedet? … Det gør der nu!) Det er Kanin og Bjørn. Bjørn er sød, forstående og diplomatisk. Vennen, der gerne vil have, at alle har det godt, men samtidig ikke magter konflikter. Så er der Kanin, som er lidt Bamse-agtig (Bamse & Kylling). En smule selvhøjtidelig, til tider ret dramatisk, men også varm inderst inde.
I denne fortælling finder Kanin og Bjørn en mærkelig ting, der dratter ned fra himlen. Den er helt pjusket og underlig – og den sover. De opdager, at det er en ugle, men vågne vil den ikke. Alle skovens dyr taler om hvor uglen kom fra, om den er farlig og hvad de skal gøre med den. Kanin råber en smule højt og lige pludselig er alle imod ugler i skoven. Der er lidt 1 fjer, 7 høns over fortællingen og efterlader en god morale, både til store og små.
Desuden er sproget skønt. Illustrationerne er utrolig levende og smukke, og man hygger sig hele vejen igennem læsningen. Jeg kan virkelig anbefale denne skønne serie, som er perfekt til højtlæsning. Der er søde og unikke dyr, sjove og flabede dialoger og plads til spørgsmål og svar. Samtidig er det også en skøn historie om venskab, men også om meget mere.
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January 15, 2020
When a scary thing crashes into the woods, Rabbit is sure it is evil while Bear thinks they should wait and see what it is like when it is awake. Who is right?
Rabbit's worries in this are based on some facts. Rabbit has heard stories of owls eating rabbits and other small creatures, which is true. So the book teaches an important lesson about the dangers of stereotyping without actually getting to know someone. There's also another little side plot about Rabbit worrying about others getting to know his quirks and that he isn't perfect, while another character is refreshingly open about who they are and that they are a little weird, but others still love this character. So a great lesson about perfectionism and that we're all a little weird in some way or other and that is ok. A poignant set of lessons wrapped up in an entertaining story with memorable characters. Really well done. Highly recommended.
Rabbit's worries in this are based on some facts. Rabbit has heard stories of owls eating rabbits and other small creatures, which is true. So the book teaches an important lesson about the dangers of stereotyping without actually getting to know someone. There's also another little side plot about Rabbit worrying about others getting to know his quirks and that he isn't perfect, while another character is refreshingly open about who they are and that they are a little weird, but others still love this character. So a great lesson about perfectionism and that we're all a little weird in some way or other and that is ok. A poignant set of lessons wrapped up in an entertaining story with memorable characters. Really well done. Highly recommended.
November 16, 2019
I received a copy of this arc from NetGalley for an honest review. Rabbit and Bear are at it again and this time with a new owl friend. I love this series and this is another great read for kids and adults will lol while reading it to their kids too.
March 27, 2021
The illustrations are beautiful and there is a moral lesson of not being quick to judge and allowing yourself to listen to facts instead of fear, but I was really disappointed by the sheer amount of time spent on burp/fart/poop jokes.
June 13, 2023
I read this out loud to my 6 year old. The illustrations are excellent, but I am leaning toward the "lesson" feeling a little forced in this one, and maybe the whole series. Maybe we are on the younger end of the intended age group, but these books don't really resonate strongly with me.
April 24, 2018
Third story about Rabbit and Bear... and tolerance.
I'd say the authors should probably stop trying to force rhyming titles - neither my son nor I could work out what this title meant exactly, it didn't make sense. Fortunately, the story was wonderful.
One regular day in the woods, there is a noise and a flutter and a 'creature' appears... is it an Owl? And is it one of the frightening six... no, seven.... no eight foot tall Owls that Rabbit is afraid of? He works up the other animals into a fear of the unconscious visitor - they need to lock her up and keep themselves safe.
Rabbit's unwarranted fears and inability to admit his own mistakes form the crux of this story, as all readers can see the tiny and very harmless creature is treated unjustly. Will Rabbit be able to see past his paranoia?
The two personalities of Bear and Rabbit again form a winning partnership, one calm and reasoned, the other rude and spontaneous. I loved the little Owl, once she awakens, a little lesson in the habits of the species is forthcoming.
A great teaching point for readers. And a 100-page read that my 7-year-old managed over 5 nights, the vocabulary isn't too challenging and we both adored the detailed and vivid illustrations and scenes.
We'd love more in the series of this 'salt and pepper' pair. One for ages 5 and above.
I'd say the authors should probably stop trying to force rhyming titles - neither my son nor I could work out what this title meant exactly, it didn't make sense. Fortunately, the story was wonderful.
One regular day in the woods, there is a noise and a flutter and a 'creature' appears... is it an Owl? And is it one of the frightening six... no, seven.... no eight foot tall Owls that Rabbit is afraid of? He works up the other animals into a fear of the unconscious visitor - they need to lock her up and keep themselves safe.
Rabbit's unwarranted fears and inability to admit his own mistakes form the crux of this story, as all readers can see the tiny and very harmless creature is treated unjustly. Will Rabbit be able to see past his paranoia?
The two personalities of Bear and Rabbit again form a winning partnership, one calm and reasoned, the other rude and spontaneous. I loved the little Owl, once she awakens, a little lesson in the habits of the species is forthcoming.
A great teaching point for readers. And a 100-page read that my 7-year-old managed over 5 nights, the vocabulary isn't too challenging and we both adored the detailed and vivid illustrations and scenes.
We'd love more in the series of this 'salt and pepper' pair. One for ages 5 and above.
July 15, 2020
The comedic duo return for more laugh-out-loud fun in their third outing together. Look out, look out, there’s a killer owl about and it will gobble you up and burp out your bones. Or at least that is what Rabbit is convinced is going to happen.
Rabbit and Bear are enjoying a peaceful summertime dip in the lake when a mysterious thing splashes into the lake and makes it the worst day ever. But what is this thing? Is it hideous or harmless? It is ferocious of friendly? Is it a killer or kind? Rabbit is sure he has all the answers and even if he doesn’t he can always count on Bear.
Get ready for lots of shouting, even more exaggeration and a creature whose habits are more disgusting than Rabbit’s. The two friends are back in a read that is packed with humour, important messages about friendship, first impressions and acceptance, and a big dollop of blueberry poo.
An ideal read for emerging readers, especially those transitioning from picture books to chapter books. The story is easy to follow and features a setting and characters that are familiar. Great for reading aloud to children of 5+ and for young confident readers to read independently.
Recommended for 5+.
Rabbit and Bear are enjoying a peaceful summertime dip in the lake when a mysterious thing splashes into the lake and makes it the worst day ever. But what is this thing? Is it hideous or harmless? It is ferocious of friendly? Is it a killer or kind? Rabbit is sure he has all the answers and even if he doesn’t he can always count on Bear.
Get ready for lots of shouting, even more exaggeration and a creature whose habits are more disgusting than Rabbit’s. The two friends are back in a read that is packed with humour, important messages about friendship, first impressions and acceptance, and a big dollop of blueberry poo.
An ideal read for emerging readers, especially those transitioning from picture books to chapter books. The story is easy to follow and features a setting and characters that are familiar. Great for reading aloud to children of 5+ and for young confident readers to read independently.
Recommended for 5+.
January 24, 2020
Rabbit & Bear: Attack Of The Snack is a children’s book for young readers. Imagery and repetition are used to help tell the story. The illustrations are in black and white which is fine for this story. The text is organized into simple sentences making it sufficient for early readers.
Children learn what can happen when we let our imaginations run away with us. It’s a great teaching tool to show that no one is perfect, we all make mistakes. Rabbit was quite a pessimist until he learned owls are not big, scary creatures. In fact, there are different types of owls. The owl in this story is a burrowing owl.
I would recommend this book to my friends who have early readers. However, I would let them know there are remarks about poop. Which turns out to be quite useful in the story.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Children learn what can happen when we let our imaginations run away with us. It’s a great teaching tool to show that no one is perfect, we all make mistakes. Rabbit was quite a pessimist until he learned owls are not big, scary creatures. In fact, there are different types of owls. The owl in this story is a burrowing owl.
I would recommend this book to my friends who have early readers. However, I would let them know there are remarks about poop. Which turns out to be quite useful in the story.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
December 27, 2025
"We all look normal on the outside, Rabbit," said Bear. "But, just like our burrows, and caves, and tunnels, and nests..."
"We're weird on the inside!" said Rabbit.
Attack of the Snack is the third book in the Rabbit and Bear series. Despite me being a tad over the target age for these books, I have to admit to loving them. For children who are making that transition from picture books to chapter books, these offer funny tales which may even teach them a little.
Rabbit is quick to anger, whilst Bear is slightly more considered. They may be very different but they have made a strong friendship between each other. Each story is illustrated by Jim Field, with the colour palette comprising black and white with one colour (for this tale, the colour is yellow). The illustrations truly do make the books whole - they bring Rabbit, Bear and the other characters to life. They add humour and they make you care for the animals.
These are really lovely books. For younger readers, I am sure that they will find much to delight in. For any adults who may share these with younger ones, there is enough to keep them interested too.
"We're weird on the inside!" said Rabbit.
Attack of the Snack is the third book in the Rabbit and Bear series. Despite me being a tad over the target age for these books, I have to admit to loving them. For children who are making that transition from picture books to chapter books, these offer funny tales which may even teach them a little.
Rabbit is quick to anger, whilst Bear is slightly more considered. They may be very different but they have made a strong friendship between each other. Each story is illustrated by Jim Field, with the colour palette comprising black and white with one colour (for this tale, the colour is yellow). The illustrations truly do make the books whole - they bring Rabbit, Bear and the other characters to life. They add humour and they make you care for the animals.
These are really lovely books. For younger readers, I am sure that they will find much to delight in. For any adults who may share these with younger ones, there is enough to keep them interested too.
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