Honey Bunny Funnybunny

Honey Bunny Funnybunny
By Marilyn Sadler
Publisher/Date: Random House 1997
# of Pages:34
Reading Level: ages 4-8
Genre: Children's fiction picture book

Summary:

Honey Bunny Funnybunny has an older brother named PJ. He teases her constantly by freezing her blanket, scaring her at night, mixing her paints, pulling off her covers, pouring orange juice in her cereal, tying knots in her dress sleeves, switching the heads of her dolls, smashing carrots on her head, and painting her face while she's sleeping. She tells her parents how much he's always teasing her, and they scold him. After that, Honey Bunny doesn't get teased anymore. However, this makes her sad and when she wakes up one morning she runs to her mother and says, "PJ doesn't love me anymore". Then she looks in the mirror and finds that he does because he has painted her face again! The story ends with them hugging.

Who would benefit from reading this book?

This book is for young readers just beginning to read. In fact it is classified as a "beginner book". It's an easy, fun book to read accompanied by fun illustrations. I think young beginning readers would benefit from reading this book.

What problems/conflicts could this book possibly create?

After reading this book, children might think it's okay to tease their siblings because it gives the message that because PJ painted Honey Bunny's face, he loved her. However, there are other, better ways to show your love for your siblings. But, I think the message could also be interpreted as you should love your siblings even if they tease you.

My Reaction:

This wasn't my favorite book to read honestly. My nephew really likes it though. I think it might be because of the illustrations which are done very well. I personally thought it was silly. However, I also think it's a good book for beginning readers. It's very easy, but it also has a story line that they can follow.