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Rabbit Ears
Hopscotch knows what he likes and what he doesn't like―and he doesn't like getting his ears washed. In fact, he'll do just about anything to avoid it. But when Hopscotch's big cousin Bobtail comes to spend the night and doesn't even flinch when it comes to the dreaded ear-washing hour, Hopscotch makes a startling big rabbits wash their own ears!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
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January 31, 2009
If the picture on the cover makes you smile, don't miss this charmer.
February 24, 2017
4.25 stars You had me at Rabbit! An adorable book about washing your eyes, growing up and being responsible! So cute! I liked this book "aah LOT!"
February 11, 2019
This would be cute to use to teach little children about bathing and growing up. It is pretty cute but might be a little to long for the group I am reading to.
November 5, 2014
First time read for me, although A says she's read it and loved it before. Good pictures, good story. I really liked it! And I'm glad we're reading every children's book so I find books like this that I've never heard before to enjoy!
May 24, 2012
So darling! I love Hopscotch the bunny, we also have NO BABYSITTERS ALLOWED. This is a great book for kids who don't want their hair or faces washed.
April 26, 2013
Very cute. Especially good for younger children.
June 26, 2013
Great expressions on the bunny.
December 8, 2015
A book all about responsibilities and learning to do things for ourselves.
April 18, 2020
Rabbit Ears by Amber Stewart is a book about a little rabbit who doesn't like washing his ears. The story starts when Hopscotch, the little rabbit, must get a bath from his mother. He doesn't like when she washes his ears because the soap makes him sneeze. One day, his cousin Bobtail comes over for a visit. Hopscotch looks up to Bobtail and wants to go play at his house by himself. However, Hopscotch can only do so when he's "bigger". That night, Hopscotch and Bobtail are taking a bath. Hopscotch watches as Bobtail washes his ears all by himself. He comes to realize that being big means he should do adult things like washing his own ears.
This is a great book for young readers who are still very dependent on their parents when it comes to bathing or other small things. The animals in the story make it more appealing to young readers and the message is great for younger ages as well.
The one critique I have for this book is that it addresses bathing. Although this is great for young students to learn about, it may be inappropriate for a teacher to read during a class setting. I believe this book would be better for an adult to read to their child.
I give this book a 3/5.
This is a great book for young readers who are still very dependent on their parents when it comes to bathing or other small things. The animals in the story make it more appealing to young readers and the message is great for younger ages as well.
The one critique I have for this book is that it addresses bathing. Although this is great for young students to learn about, it may be inappropriate for a teacher to read during a class setting. I believe this book would be better for an adult to read to their child.
I give this book a 3/5.
April 17, 2025
The little rabbit in the book knows what he likes and what he does not like. Washing his ears is on the NOT liking list. He will do many things to not wash his ears. He soon learns it is part of growing up and then he is brave and washes his own ears.
Simple story that is good to read with a young child. We talked about ears, nose and being big.
Simple story that is good to read with a young child. We talked about ears, nose and being big.
October 3, 2018
This is such a sweet story about a little bunny named Hopscotch who did not like to have his ears washed. He avoided it any way he could. When his big cousin came to visit, Hopscotch learned about being more grown up. Adorable illustrations.
April 27, 2019
Used for bunny themed storytime. Themes of growing up and cleanliness as young rabbit is afraid of the soap while washing his ears. From his older cousin he learns older bunnies clean their own ears.
November 3, 2021
3.5 stars
Hopscotch knows what he likes and what he doesn't like and he knows he HATES getting his ears washed. When his cousin comes to stay Hopscotch learns about being a big rabbit. A sweet story a bit on the long side, but good for a kid who is hesitant about bathing. A solid group read aloud.
Hopscotch knows what he likes and what he doesn't like and he knows he HATES getting his ears washed. When his cousin comes to stay Hopscotch learns about being a big rabbit. A sweet story a bit on the long side, but good for a kid who is hesitant about bathing. A solid group read aloud.
March 10, 2019
I own No Babysitters Allowed, so when I saw it had a predecessor, I decided to check it out. I was pleased to find it just as charming and enjoyable as its sequel.
May 15, 2020
Another gorgeous little story that gently introduces children to the importance of bath time and hygiene. The bunnies in this book are adorable and the illustrations are bright and charming.
January 30, 2025
I love how this book shows a gentle way to influence children.
February 21, 2012
Rabbit Ears is an excellent book that can help children learn about being independent. The illustrations were large and colorful. This would be a great book to read to children during the all about me theme.
Learning activity:
As a class we will discuss the events of the book. What does the character like? What doesnt he like? What is he good at doing? I will ask the class to refelect and share some things that they like to do and are good at and things they do not like and are not so good at. I will have small picture cards of the different things rabbit liked in the book and the thingd he did not like. I will make a T chart on chart paper and ask random children to come up and place the picture in the appropriate area on the T chart. We will review the results as a whole group.
Learning activity:
As a class we will discuss the events of the book. What does the character like? What doesnt he like? What is he good at doing? I will ask the class to refelect and share some things that they like to do and are good at and things they do not like and are not so good at. I will have small picture cards of the different things rabbit liked in the book and the thingd he did not like. I will make a T chart on chart paper and ask random children to come up and place the picture in the appropriate area on the T chart. We will review the results as a whole group.
August 27, 2013
Like most little ones, Hopscoth doesn't always do what his mother asks. In this case, it's washing his ears. His mom tries many ways to get him to cooperate, but he resists, until his cousin comes to visit. This charming story will encourage children to do things that make them feel more grown up. But the ending lets them know it's still okay to be little. My girls like to visit with their older cousin, so I enjoyed this story, having seen them learn from someone a little bit older. The illustrations were very cute, vivid and lively.
March 11, 2012
A nice story about Hopscotch the rabbit who DOESN'T like to have his ears washed. Hopscotch's mum uses all sorts of enticements to get him to comply. It brings in issues of negotiation, refusal to comply, growing up, becoming independent and sleeping over.
There are some lovely touches to the illustrations, including Hopscotch wearing oven gloves on his ears to hide them at bath time. He also makes a cat disguise with a paper bag which would made a nice extension activity.
There are some lovely touches to the illustrations, including Hopscotch wearing oven gloves on his ears to hide them at bath time. He also makes a cat disguise with a paper bag which would made a nice extension activity.
May 4, 2014
Rabbit Ears is an anthropomorphic book about a rabbit who was afraid to wash his ears. His fears were only diffused when he watched his older cosign wash his ears. This book clearly shows how knowledge is empowering. It provides a way for children to understand their own experience and ask questions. The explicit point of the book is to learn how to do things for yourself. The implicit point is to understand the reasons behind the decisions we make. It is a great book for lower elementary.
April 16, 2012
This book is about a rabbit named Hopscotch who hates letting his mom clean his ears. One day he notices that his older cousin cleans his own ears, and he decides that he has to learn to clean his own ears so that he can be big like his cousin. This book is so cute and it sends a message about becoming independent.
March 26, 2012
Hopscotch the rabbit doesn't like to get his ears washed, no matter how hard his mother tries. One day his older cousin is staying over and happily washes his ears, Hopscotch has a change of mind after watching him. First he practices on his stuffed rabbit, then on himself. Victory..... P.K.
October 16, 2007
Cute story about bath time and growing up
October 9, 2008
Requested by Mei Mei several times.
May 10, 2010
Illustrated by Laura Rankin, I love the expressions on Hopscotch and his mother's face. Cute story about the incentives we find to grow up.
August 16, 2012
Rabbit ears is just the thing for kids growing up.
February 26, 2013
This was a very cute book about getting bigger and the privileges that come with the responsibilities. My little ones also loved it.
May 29, 2013
great for becoming independent.
February 3, 2016
Such adorable illustrations...seriously...just get it for the pictures. The story is great too...but the pictures.
June 22, 2016
Growing up means having to do so much! Follow Hopsctoch as he make the discovery, the key to being old.
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