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bY Abigail Rayner
Illustrated by Greg Stones
NorthSouth Books
March 6, 2018/ ISBN 978-0735842823
Children / Fiction / 4 - 8 years
Reviewed
by Brenda Weeaks
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Rayner brings young readers an adorable tale about a stuffed
bunny hidden in a young mother’s sock drawer. Who is this
timid bunny and why is he looking so sad? Fluffy is a backup
bunny should Max lose his favorite bunny. Fluffy dreams of being
free and loved. When his time finally comes, Fluffy is dragged,
tossed, squeezed, and even ignored. Fluffy finally feels loved
until the other bunny is discovered; Max is sent back to the
sock drawer with memories of bike rides and more. Will Max remember
all the fun they had, too? Will he ever ask for Fluffy, again?
Most parents are
familiar with favorite stuffed animals and the fear of loss
and tears. The Backup Bunny gives them an idea on
how to avert disaster. Fluffy’s need to be loved will
stir the hearts of the young and old. Rayner’s cheeky
sense of humor shines, as well. Mom’s sock drawer has
a whole new meaning. I hope to see more of her work in the
future.
The book cover
by Greg Stones is what first drew me to The Backup Bunny.
His illustrations are colorful and amusing. Greg illustrates
his own children books, as well.
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