Bunny Will Not Jump!: Ready-to-Read Level 1

Bunny Will Not

by Jason Tharp

From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a hilarious and interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jim Benton and for beginning readers who like to giggle!

Bunny will not jump. He usually loves jumping! But when he sees how high his friend Big can jump, Bunny does not want to jump anymore. Big just wants Bunny to do what he loves in his own way. He needs your help—by following interactive prompts in the story—to make it happen!

With appealing comic-inspired speech bubbles and interactive storytelling that prompts kids to do everything from turning the page to leaning in so Big can whisper an idea, beginning readers will laugh their way through this Level 1 Ready-to-Read from the author of Bunny Will Not Smile!, Bunny Will Not Be Quiet, and Kiwi Cannot Reach.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2020

About the author

Jason Tharp has dreamed of being an author and inventing crazy creatures since he was a kid. Being an obsessive daydreamer and doodler has led him to create many licensed properties, write books, and design clothing and various other products. Jason's story proves that with hard work, determination, and a sprinkle of magic, anything is possible. He lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his super-awesome wife and kids, plus one extremely fat kitty.

Reviews

[Elli Keefer · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book, Bunny refuses to jump. This is because his friend Big can jump higher and farther than Bunny. Bunny is embarrassed and upset that he isn't the best jumper anymore. Big tries to get Bunny to jump again by scaring him, giving him extra lettuce, and more. The reader has cues to "shake the book" or "press the blue button" to help Big get Bunny to jump. I like this feature because the student can act out the words they are reading and make it easier to comprehend the what the book is telling them to do. By the end, Bunny jumps again and regains his love for jumping. The illustrations are cartoon like and do a good job at representing emotion. The book teaches the idea that even if you are not the best at something you can still like to do it and have fun. I would recommend this book for a level 1 reader because there are more books about Bunny in this series.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big is worried about Bunny. Usually Bunny likes to jump, but for some reason today he won't. Big wants readers help to get Bunny to jump.

I like how this explores difference in body makeup meaning different skills, and that you don't always have to be the best at something to enjoy doing it. It is a common feeling for kids to have, and reading this would be a great opportunity to talk about this with littles. There are a couple interactive pages, but they don't all work out like expected. A cute read that could be important for hyper competitive kids.

[Suzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. I read it because the author was censored for his book about Unicorns. These are great easy to read stories that involve the reader to push a button or jump or some other activity. We used to sell books and children's titles kept us solvent and amused year after year. Parents, teachers and librarians loved our selections. I approve Jason Tharp. Buy his books, read his books.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big wants to help his anhedonic friend Bunny jump. Bunny is discouraged because he cannot jump as high or as far as Big. Big tries to teach Bunny that it is not about being like him, but about being the best Bunny he can be! There are also interactive elements like shaking the book, pressing a button, and flipping pages that kids can do during the story.

[Annamarie Carlson (she, her)]

Bunny won't jump anymore! Bear can't figure out why, but maybe you can? Or at least, maybe you can help bunny jump by shaking the book and pushing some buttons?

Combines qualities of interactive picture books with a simple, funny beginning reader story emphasizing doing what we love.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

After losing a jumping contest with Bear, Bunny now refuses to jump ... even though he loves to jump. Bear asks the reader to get involved in helping to get Bunny to jump. Finally, Bear convinces Bunny to just do his best and not worry about how Bear jumps.

[Tompkins County Public Library Youth Services]

The interactive prompts in this book makes reading it so much fun. Emerging readers will be eager to help Bunny by shaking the book and flipping a page back and forth. Simple concepts, flowing word choices, and interaction make this book perfect for beginning readers.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bunny is great at jumping until he sees how great Big is at jumping and then refuses to jump again. But Big reminds him that he's just bigger (a great message for kids comparing themselves to others). And it's interactive--always a win for me!

[Jennifer Kendall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great beginning reading series to introduce kids to who like the Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems. Similar text format (words in speech bubbles) and a conversation between two friends.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another interactive adventure with Bunny and Big.

[Sylvie Gold · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute story, but the off-center set of Bunny's mouth makes him looks perpetually angry, even at the end when he's supposed to be happy.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as great as Mo Willems, but I will recommend to most people. It does have a small teaching moment about not being the best at everything.

[Jeani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute!

[Kyle Hough · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good early reader story but a little boring for a read aloud to a pre-reader

[curiouskat_books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has some interactive elements, but just doesn't do it as well as some other books of its kind.