Good Job, Oliver!

by Laurel Molk

Irresistible bunnies, a mother-son bond, and a sweet can-do story make this picture book a classic crowd pleaser.

When little Oliver Bunny enters the Strawberry Contest, the big bunnies just laugh at him. Little bunnies grow little berries, they tease. But with his mother's encouragement, Oliver is determined to win. He plants his strawberry patch far away from the big bunnies' patch and hopes for the best. Then -- STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! -- the berry-loving BEARS arrive! And only little Oliver bunny thinks of a way to save his beautiful strawberries, save the day, and win the strawberry contest. Suddenly size isn't important anymore -- except when it comes to a giant Mother Bunny hug and a big slice of strawberry pie. . . .

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 19, 1999

About the author

Laurel Molk has written and illustrated several books for children, including Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo, and FLO! and When You Were Just a Heartbeat. She lives near Boston.

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so much better than I expected! The story was cute, and the kids really loved the fact that the little one did better than the big ones. Being little themselves I'm sure made a difference here. :) The did, however, insist the the bunnies on the cover looked more like ducks than rabbits. I disagree, but arguing with preschoolers is tough!