Why I Love This Book

Why do I love this book? I love it because it's beautiful
However, it's not just beautiful to look at, but the message is beautiful as well.

The Runaway Bunny was groundbreaking  was first published back in 1942, a full five years before Goodnight Moon, another book by Margaret Wise Brown.  At the time of this post,  The Runaway Bunny was celebrating its 80th year in publication! During that 80 year time span, this book has never been out of print.

This is a comforting story that generations of readers have loved. My favorite part has to be the illustrations. The colors are rich and vibrant with just the right amount of detail. There's a sneaky book-to-book connection with one spread of illustration. 
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 In this classic, a sweet little bunny decides that he's going to run away. He imagines that he turns into a fish, a rock, a crocus, a sailboat, and even a boy. However, by the end of the story he realizes that what he really wants is to be a bunny and be at home with his mother. 

Themes 
  • Growing Up
  • Love for Your Family
Awards & Accolades
  • While the book never won any awards, in 2021, the HBO animation adaptation won a Peabody and an Emmy.
Teachable Moments
This book offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
  • Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
  • Very Specific Nouns - a great way to grow vocabulary
            Not just a flower, but a crocus
            Not just a fish, but a trout
  • Order of Events /Plot
  • The Power of Repeated Words and Phrases "If you become a ________, then I will be a __________ and I will find you.
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Beyond the Book Resources

Each $3.99 Beyond the Book Download Includes:
  • Getting Started - an introduction to the Read it Again method
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversations about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in multiple ways
  • Writing - We provide an image and story prompt designed to extend the theme of the story. No, we don't expect your child to write just yet. Instead, you can take down the dictation of the story your child tells.
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill.  This activity asks your child to identify the following: characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, and summary.
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games,  toys, manipulatives, and movies
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain​
It's really that simple...
​ One Great Story
 Multiple Readings
Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities
Important Note: This download does not include the book, only the resources listed above. The book may be purchased separately by clicking here. ​
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Runaway Bunny Themed Toys

Adding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story.  You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through  imaginative play.
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Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each item has a direct connection to The Runaway Bunny.
  • There are no batteries.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.
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If you purchase anything through my  links, you won't pay a penny more, but I'll make a small commission which helps me keep the lights on.  ​
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Bunny Hop Game from Educational Resources
(no batteries required)
​$38.99
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald