Grumpy Bunnies

by Willy Welch, Tammie Lyon (Illustrator)

Grumpy Bunnies have a very busy day getting ready for school, learning lessons, playing on the playground, snacking on crackers after school, and going to bed. From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 1-In this story told in rhyme, groggy wake ups, lumpy oatmeal, and "frumpy faces" start the day for three little rabbits. At school, their outlook changes as they go "jungle gymming" and enjoy "munching lunches," and "learning lessons/numbers/dancing/songs and sings." The day continues to improve with a "huggy mommy," bubble bath, and a comfy bed. These bunnies need their sleep because "there's another day ahead." Youngsters will identify with the siblings and their slow, grumpy start. Descriptive phrases such as "stumble bumbling" and "snuffle snoring" linger as children read and laugh through this sweet book. The watercolor pictures capture the animals' changing moods and the familiar details of home and school. Melanie S. Wible, Jackson Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Rabbits, Picture Books, Animals, School, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

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[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rather odd, since they were only grumpy for about half of the book, yet they kept being called Grumpy Bunies!

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grumpy Bunnies is a beginners book that tells the story of a bunny’s day. The story goes throughout the whole day of a school aged bunny. The book rhymes and is good for new school aged children.

[Jana · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a cute story that follows a day in the life of a family of bunnies.

[Laila Tarek · Rating 2 out of 5]

Story Time with Whitney basically.

[Caterpickles · Rating 5 out of 5]

You probably haven’t read Grumbly Bunnies, by Willie Welch and Tammie Lyon. I am guessing, of course: I don’t know if you’ve actually read it or not. But I imagine I’m right because — right now — the book is ranked 2,497,499th in sales rank on Amazon.

That’s a shame because it’s an absolutely brilliant book. Although the illustrations are great, and the message to kids (the day gets better) is important, what’s really spectacular is the absolute command of meter — it’s a true joy to read something aloud that goes like

Grumbly bunnies
in the morning,
crusty eyes and groggy yawns,
stumble bumbling in the closet,
struggle putting school clothes on.
If you have little kids, do yourself a favor and get this book.