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Bedtime Bunnies
by
Wendy Watson (Goodreads Author)
It's always somebody's bedtime, somewhere in the world. In this book it's bedtime for five little rabbits. They come in from outdoors, have a snack, brush their teeth, take a bath, put on nightclothes, and listen to a story before being tucked in for the night. Outside, we see snowflakes falling. In the bunnies' home, all is warmth and coziness and playfulness and love. Fo...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
November 15th 2010
by Clarion Books
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There are lots of authors getting touted out there these days who do picture books with elaborate texts that sail over kids heads, and others who do books that are dumber than dumb.
Wendy Watson does neither--she's a mistress of the art of the picture book as it was meant to be.
This book starts simply with with words "Bedtime, Bunnies!" and ends with "Goodnight, Bunnies". In between each two page spread has 4 action words that are sequenced perfectly, so that when read aloud they have a wonderfu...more
Wendy Watson does neither--she's a mistress of the art of the picture book as it was meant to be.
This book starts simply with with words "Bedtime, Bunnies!" and ends with "Goodnight, Bunnies". In between each two page spread has 4 action words that are sequenced perfectly, so that when read aloud they have a wonderfu...more
It's bedtime for the five little bunnies as their parents call, "Bedtime, Bunnies!" What follows is not so much a story as lively pictures and words that describe the going to bed process. First the bunnies come into the house - "skip, scamper, scurry, hop." Then they have either dinner or a snack - "chomp, munch, gobble, crunch." Brushing teeth, bathtime, putting on pajamas, and getting into bed follow until finally - "quiet, shush, hush, shh." A very sweet bedtime book.
Five active little bunnies "skip scamper scurry hop" in from outside to begin their bedtime routine. Briefly and appropriate worded, this book offers an enjoyable and simple option for either bedtime readaloud or a night storytime. Illustrations are adorable. Was it just me who saw the last illustration in the book as Mommy and Daddy getting ready for their nightcap? Kids would never catch it but a tired parent may chuckle at the thought. ;)
When it is bedtime for five little bunnies, the reader is taken through their nightly routine with the charming use of onomatopoeia to describe the action. The bunnies “skip and scurry” into the house where they “chomp and munch” a bedtime snack, “scrub and spit” at the sink, “swish and slosh” in the bath, “pop and zip” into their pajamas, “giggle and snuggle” during their bedtime story, and “bounce and jump” into bed. The illustrations appear to be done with pencil and watercolor (and possibly...more
I loved this picture book for many reasons:
-- This is a great picture book for even the youngest child.
-- It has great vocabulary to describe the actions (skip, scamper, scurry, hop)
-- The illustrations really complement the simple text on each page.
-- This book is also great for print awareness.
-- This is a great picture book for even the youngest child.
-- It has great vocabulary to describe the actions (skip, scamper, scurry, hop)
-- The illustrations really complement the simple text on each page.
-- This book is also great for print awareness.
Bunnies on their way to bed follow a specific routine. Their route to bed is described through onomatopoeias (words that sound like sounds). It's a wonderful book that allows the reader to enjoy every single word.
I never really know what to do with these Action Word books in a storytime. Sure, they're good for vocabulary, but there isn't a ton of context for them beyond the pictures. Might be good for a lapsit storytime.
simple book for toddlers, pictures aren't that big, but still nice to use because toddlers can go through all the typical evening activities - eating, drinking, brushing teeth, bathing, etc.
Although they succeed in getting their five bunnies to sleep, the bunny parents in this book don't look exhausted at the end! Nice, simple, text...perfect for baby storytime!
A pleasant bedtime story for young children with numerous sound and action words; I plan on using this in toddler time in the upcoming session.
The story is carried more by the pictures than by the words, which is mostly a listing of sound and action words. Very cute illustrations.
Illustrations reminded me of Margaret Brown's Goodnight Moon, simple words described activities the bunnies demonstrated.
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I thought the illustrations were cute but the book made me feel jumpy and hoppy, not a good thing for a bedtime story.
onomonopia book about a big family at bedtime - all the words are just sound-words, no story. cute pictures.
Bunnies skip, scamper, scurry, hop, chomp, munch, gobble, crunch, sip, slurp, guzzle, gulp, squirt...
A very simple, kind of boring picture book. It would be good for a level 1 early reader.
I liked the worth of the pencil illustrations but the story was lacking.
Bunnies scamper, scurry, splash, zip, and snuggle as they get ready for bed.
Cute book. Would be great for a pajama story time (rabbit themed, of course!)
Told almost entirely with action words.
onomonopia
Sweet
Five little bunnies get ready for bed. Instead of narrative text, Wendy Watson just gives four words per page, giving the idea of what's going on, usually through onomatopoeia. For example, the page showing the bunnies brushing their teeth just says "squirt, scrub, splutter, spit." A nice example of text and illustrations working well together.
I'm a fan of action oriented picture books, but this is a lotta verbage. Still, could see this being used successfully in storytime if you're up for a physical challenge. Plus the illustrations remind me of "The Country Bunny and the Little Golden Shoes", a childhood favorite.
A cute, short bedtime book. Good for PJ storytime.
Wonderful illustrations that outshine the simple story told through sound words
Cute illustrations. Text is in sound and action words.
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Wendy Watson is an author and illustrator of children's books. She is the daughter of Nancy Dingman Watson and Aldren A. Watson and the sister of Clyde Watson.
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