Bunnies in the Bathroom

Animal Ark [GB Order] #11

by Ben M. Baglio, Shelagh McNicholas (Illustrator)

Mandy, the daughter of two veterinarians, introduces her sad friend John to the happy and uplifting world of rabbits

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Middle Grade, Fiction, Juvenile, Kids, Realistic Fiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2000

About the author

Ben M. Baglio created the brief for two series of children's books - Dolphin Diaries and Animal Ark. Dolphin Diaries features a girl and her family from Florida, who travel around the world as marine biologists and study dolphins. Animal Ark features two children who work together to help animals and solve animal-related mysteries. The books were written by commissioned writers in the UK under Baglio's instruction using the pseudonym Lucy Daniels. Each ghostwriter is named with a 'Special Thanks' on the copyright page.

Using his real name he also wrote the book series The Pet Finders Club, featuring a group of three children who search for peoples lost pets.

Reviews

[Jenny Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, a cute series for kids with some educational snippets that are snuck in.

[A.R. Collins · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is a decent story in amongst a good deal of mess in this book, which evidently no one remembered to edit. It contains more than the usual amount of typos, some sentences thrown in that don't make any sense, and finally the debacle with the titular bunnies' names: the new owners are calling the rabbits Button and Barney the first time Mandy learns they even have them, though she herself suggested them earlier in the story to James, and later guest animal lover John; then, only paragraphs later, those same owners say they haven't thought of names yet and agree to take Mandy's suggestion! Quite honestly, I found this annoying beyond measure.

As for that decent story that's in there, it would never have been great. I'm getting completely bored of Sam Western's villainy, and of 'grumpy' ex-carpenter Ernie Bell's willingness to erect structures for animals all over the village. The more interesting ideas come from John and his family, not least because they live in and run the Fox and Goose pub, which is often mentioned but never really explored until now. As ever with this series, their story is not totally original, but the inclusion of both wild and domestic rabbits gives it a certain amount of charm (if you can see it through all the errors)!

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book to take me back to when i was a child and had ALL the animal ark series great book for the kids.

[Anna Cavallo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love animals so much, this was a great book. I like the Animal Ark series!!!

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

In this book Mandy Hope bought two bunnies for herself, but she also bought some presents for her friends for an Easter present only some presents were bunnies though some were slimy frogs and also other things! The next day someone at the Fox and Goose told her there was a new pet shop across the street. Since Mandy loved animals she shot off to the pet store and saw two rabbits she asked her friend James Hunter if he could buy them but he said it was to much work. Mandy’s new friend John wanted an animal to study he asked Mandy what animal he should study, Many suggested rabbits. After a few days John’s room began flooding with photos with rabbits as he studied them he fell in love with them he bought the rabbits at the new store and said to pick them up later. Then he told Mandy and James, after that they all told John’s dad he said no! Never! Then they convinced him so hard he said alright ok yes. The next day when they went to the new store to buy the rabbits it was already taken. John was very sad he didn’t want any other rabbits he didn’t want any company from Mandy or James. All James could say is, l already paid for them! Will Mandy and James get the bunnies back for John? Or will they make John even more sad? Find out in this book!!!

[Jada Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was kinda confusing

[Jacque · Rating 2 out of 5]

My 8 year old daughter likes to get Animal Ark books from her school library and then have me read them aloud to her. Bunnies in the Bathroom was our least favorite of the books we have read so far in the series. The story was very tense almost all of the time - John is very grumpy and he isn't thrilled about his dad getting engaged; and then there is the issue of hunters going up to where the wild rabbits live to thin out the population. My daughter hasn't really had any exposure to guns prior to this and she was uncomfortable with guns in the story. I was also shocked that the hunters pointed their guns at John (a child!) when he confronted them about hunting rabbits. In general, I just felt like killing rabbits for non-food purposes was not fun to read about, and we weren't really expecting all of the stress about John's dad getting engaged or kids being around guns. Another item my daughter didn't relate to was John going away to boarding school. Maybe other kids can relate better to this story, but it wasn't for us.

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a review of the American Scholastic edition. One day I'll replace it with the British edition, but not today.

This was one of my favorites in the series so far. It's not too cute, despite "bunnies" in the title and it's unpredictable. It also shows a lot about wild bunnies and does not just dwell on the kids trying to help said bunnies. The richest guy in town winds up being a jerk, as usual, but in a realistic way this time. We also get cameo appearances by previous characters in the series, including the black billy goat Houdini.

This made a nice change of pace from some of the heavier stuff I've been reading and from the problems in my life.

[Lianna Kendig · Rating 4 out of 5]

(LL)
Another great story about: bunnies!
As an aside: There could have been a bit more important information about rabbits in here. For example: you can’t bathe them because the water will put them in shock and they will die.
Otherwise, it was another good story in the series.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was pretty unfair for poor John. He paid for the bunnies first. I really hope that Imogen's parents would stop spoiling her into thinking that she could get her way all the time. I get it, she's just a little girl but I was kind of expecting her not liking them anymore once they've grown.

[Sue Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

pretty good books in the animal ark books
love the cuteness in the bunny books, bunnies and rabbits make great pets. good the books show how to care for them and other pets
I highly recommend the book series

[Allysson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a kid who wants a bunny and a other kid got the bunnies he wanted read this book to find out what happens?

[Nj · Rating 5 out of 5]

very cute read

[Magaly · Rating 4 out of 5]

neat potato

[Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Note: This rating comes from my 12 year old self, in a recently discovered school assignment.

[BookLover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely meant for late elementary school readers.

[Rosemary Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is adorable! ANYBODY would love it. I highly recommend this book

[KPGINNY · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story about three friends John, Mandy and James who love animals and all want to take home the two bunnies at Pets' Parlour. John Hardy is a very sensitive boy who likes watching rabbits, sketching and taking photos of them, so much so that his bedroom is basically an art gallery for his work on rabbits. Mandy is a girl willing to help anyone in need she likes all kinds of animals. Mandy is always saying that James has the best ideas. This is a great book, I took off one star as it probably wouldn't be as good for a second read. Saying that, it is an excellent story of something that could happen in real life. A sweet story about childhood friendship.

- review written by my 9 year old

[Kate L · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy read.
Not well written but suits it’s target audience.

[Juliet McGee · Rating 5 out of 5]

February 2023:
I love it be cos the bunnies sleep and its so cute that I've

cried.



June 2022:
Maureen Emma Vaughn Oliver Teresa Sophia Skylar Noah VAUGHN



January 2022:
It's so fun.
Noah i love vaughn poppy jack rayaan maddox braylon arielle emma maureen sophia ryder francesco oliver

bunnys mom juliet i love vaughn i love
Vaghn i love vaughn i love vaughn i love vaughn JULIET I LOVE VAUGHN

[Lynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kids in stores where I've worked seem to really like this series. It took me a few chapters to realize it was set in England. I also found it very detail heavy, with a lot of dialogue that just seemed like filler. It does have relatable kids, and real life situations, which I guess is what keeps drawing kids back. Not quite my cup of tea, though.

[Tarissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is how I fell in love with Animal Ark. "Bunnies in the Bathroom" was the first one I ever read and I've continued reading the series throughout the years. I recently re-read the book… still love it just as much.

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

John was supposed to work on a project about animals over summer and the animal he picked was bunnies.when he bought a pair of bunnies somebody else bought them by mistake. but he ended up sharing them.Auryn 8yo

[Madeline Beck · Rating 2 out of 5]

I used to like this series more but I'm too old for it now.

[Kristal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better care for rabbits

[Ioana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like that book named ''bunnies in the bathroom'' it was a funny book. It was a book i every seen.

[Tina · Rating 2 out of 5]

animal ark series

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was about two friends who looked in a shop window after school and discovered two beautiful bunnys staring back at them.
Were they aloud to buy them?

[Robyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

awwwwww

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all of these books. They're all so cute and great for young animal lovers.