![]() ![]() More laughs come from the irresistible contrast between Dot's sweet bunny countenance and her furious glares of rage. OHora's ( Tyrannosaurus Wrecks!) distinctive folk-naif spreads poke gentle fun at hipster families-Papa and Mama are decked out in cardigans and argyle, while Dot and Wolfie shop at a food coop selling such wares as locally-sourced bamboo. But Papa proudly snaps pictures of Wolfie chowing down on carrots ("He's a good eater!"), and Mama's smitten, too. "He's going to eat us all up!" cries daughter Dot. * "Dyckman's ( Tea Party Rules) rousing, warmhearted story opens as a family of city-dwelling bunnies discover a wolf cub in a basket on their front stoop. A crowd-pleaser for crowds big and small."- Booklist, starred review ![]() * " This gets all the elements of the successful picture book just right: a familiar scenario (sibling rivalry), a scary adversary, a display of courage, and a happy ending. VERDICT: A great book for one-on-one sharing that's also sure to be a storytime hit."- SLJ, starred review They clearly show everyone's feelings from fear to sadness to joy to anger to love and everything in between, and there are brilliant bits of humor and whimsy added to the mix. OHora's acrylic paintings are the heart of this tale. * "The text is seamlessly integrated with the illustrations and uses various fonts to good effect. A treat of a picture book."- The Horn Book, starred review * "Interspecies adoption puts a fresh spin on the new-baby theme. ![]()
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