I am a Bunny : a favourite book from my childhood

I am spending a week "hanging out and playing" with my parents.  

In honour of the countless hours that my mum spent cuddled up on the sofa reading to me and my brother, here is a favourite book from my childhood.

I am a Bunny

author: Ole Risom

illustrator: Richard Scarry

publisher: Golden Books

first published, 1963

gently magical for ages 1-5

and anyone who reads to them

first lines

I am a bunny.

My name is Nicholas.

I live in a hollow tree. 

summary

Nicolas guides the reader through the year, showing what he likes to do, until winter, when he curls up in his hollow tree and goes to sleep.

I love this book because ...

While the text is simple, rhythmical and gentle, it is really just an excuse for Richard Scarry's completely enchanting illustrations. 

Nicholas is the cutest (but not cutesy) bunny ever. Red overalls and a yellow shirt never suited anyone better. 

His adventures through the seasons, invite a quiet curiosity and delight in the natural world. 

fun things to do
Books with a simple storyline often invite the reader to use it as a frame to create their own story. It works with I am a Bunny.  Either fiction or non-fiction.

I am a teacher

My name is Ms. Sandi.

I live in a classroom filled with laughter.

In the morning we like to sing songs...

Nicolas likes to blow the dandelion seeds into the air.  No Time for Flashcards has a fun q-tip dandelion project. 

He also enjoys playing in the fall leaves.  Keeping with the q-tip theme, La classe della maestra Valentina has beautiful fall trees.

Nicholas embraced the falling snow.  More q-tips.  Snowflakes from Busy Bee Kid Crafts  this time.

I am a Bunny is read by five year old Jude.  Enjoy it for the story.  And enjoy it for Jude's delightful accent.