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Every little bunny's good. / They mostly do the things they should. / But sometimes feeling sad or mad / can make a little bunny...BAD!" This good-natured teaching rhyme describes the dos and don'ts of toddler conduct. Dewdney uses plenty of white space in her illustrations, in which a lively group of rabbits demonstrates good and bad behavior. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

Publishers Weekly
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Although this minimalist, paper-over-board story lacks the flourish and sassy protagonists of Dewdney's Llama Llama books, it delivers a similar bid for good behavior. At the start, three bunnies play together peacefully: "Every little bunny's good. They mostly do the things they should." Mostly is right. One bunny's truck breaks, setting off a chain reaction of naughty behavior as he grabs a playmate's toy, which elicits a kick from the third. The middle scenario shows bunnies at snack time, exhibiting less than exemplary manners; unlike many books on manners, this one succeeds in making the wayward models look generally miserable in their misdeeds and not like pint-size folk heroes. The concluding section reveals much happier bunnies following the rules, sharing and being polite, for which they receive a sugary final accolade ("That's my bunny! Good for you!"). Depicted against a white background, Dewdney's cheerfully clad characters act out a range of strong emotions, making an age-appropriate case that feelings are both a cause and an effect of individual behavior. Ages 2-up. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Kirkus
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Dewdney's whimsical primer of good manners for little ones is bound to elicit giggles. Beginning with the premise that most every "bunny" is good but that sometimes, frustrating circumstances can occur, Dewdney provides a laundry list of taboo behaviors, gleefully recounted in sing-song, rhyming verse. While burping, biting and spitting your carrots out are frowned upon, Dewdney offers up appropriate, alternative choices. One possible concern for parents or caregivers would be its use of labeling "good" versus "bad" or "rude" bunnies, which appears to attribute the quality of goodness or badness to the actual bunnies rather than to their behaviors. Dewdney's brightly colored illustrations feature a collection of cuddly, clothes-wearing bunnies in a preschool-like setting who comically demonstrate the various behaviors, both naughty and nice. That humor helps to sweeten the message. (Picture book. 2-5) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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The author of Llama Llama Red Pajama (2005) does more rhyming here, as well as further examination of behavior. It's a gentle examination, though, filtered through some adorable young rabbits. In fairly plain language, Dewdney looks first at less-than-ideal behavior, presenting cheerful images of the bunnies doing naughty things that children themselves may do or want to do: They slurp their juice. / They scream and shout. / They burp and spit their carrots out.   As Dewdney puts it, Nobunny's perfect, that is true / but aren't you glad this isn't YOU? The second half of the book offers up moments of bunny bliss sharing with others, caring for others, and having fun with friends. As an illustrator, Dewdney doesn't bother much with pretty backgrounds; her bunnies are set against crisp, clean white space. Their expressions, on the other hand, are full to bursting; the bunny's smile on the final page is particularly infectious.--Nolan, Abby Copyright 2008 Booklist

School Library Journal
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PreS-K-Bunnies exhibiting human behaviors demonstrate how feeling "sad" or "mad" can lead to bad behavior. They may grab, hit, kick, slurp, scream, shout, burp, or fight. The same youngsters replace their rude actions with positive ones. "Good bunnies try/to do what's right./They use their words./They NEVER bite." They say please, do not tease, follow rules, and give hugs. Dewdney's straightforward text, written in short sentences and rhyme, flows well. Full-color artwork effectively captures the facial expressions, conveys the bunnies' changing emotions, and re-creates the activity described in the text. This simple story would be useful to teachers and parents wanting to explore appropriate and inappropriate behavior.-Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.