Tomorrow, many people around the world will celebrate Easter. Marshmallow wanted to commemorate this holiday with a cute book about bunnies, so today she is reviewing It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny, a little book written by Marilyn Sadler, illustrated by Roger Bollen, and originally published in 1983. Sprinkles is taking notes and asking questions.
Sprinkles: So Marshmallow, we are talking about a picture book today.
Marshmallow: Yes. I thought it would be appropriate given that this weekend a lot of people are talking about bunnies and egg hunts and such.
S: I agree. This is a sweet book, so why don’t you tell us what it is about?
M: First of all, I should say that the book is not about Easter at all. But it is a book about a bunny, a bunny named P.J. Funnybunny.
S: That is a funny name for a bunny.
M: Yes, it is not as cool as my name, but it is a funny one. It is definitely fun to say. It just rolls off your tongue.
S: Agreed. So tell us a bit more about P.J. Funnybunny.
M: P.J. is not very happy at the beginning of the book. He does not like the cooked carrots his mommy gives him. So he runs away from home to try and not be a bunny anymore.
S: Aw, that is so sad! A little bunny running away from home…
M: Let me just say that it does not work out great.
S: Well, how could it? But what do you mean? Does he get hurt?
M: No, not really. But he does meet some different animals and he tries to join them. But in the end, he decides that maybe being a bunny is not so bad.
S: Do you like being a bunny Marshmallow?
M: Well, most of the time. I’m one of the lucky ones though. According to the Humane Society of the United States, “[m]ore than half the world’s wild rabbit species, such as South African riverine rabbits, are endangered or threatened. Domestic bunny species, like Angora or New Zealand White, are subject to the abuses of cosmetics testing, the pet trade and the fur industry.”
S: You are right Marshmallow. Sometimes it can be rough to be a bunny.
M: But at least P.J.’s story ends well. He figures out that he belongs with his family and goes back.
S: Yes, it is in the end a sweet story of coming back home and appreciating it more, maybe for the first time, right?
M: Yes. I think it would be really nice for little bunnies and their grownups to snuggle together and read this book.
S: I agree. I know you are all grown up and stuff, but maybe we can do that too?
M: I think I would like that.
S: Okay, then. Maybe this is a good time to wrap up this review. What would you like to tell our readers?
M: Stay tuned for more amazing reviews from the book bunnies!
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