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Available
Call number
Description
Unhappy being a bunny, P.J. Funnybunny tries living with bears, birds, beavers, pigs, moose, possums, and skunks.
Publication
Random House Books for Young Readers (1983), Edition: Book Club, 39 pages
Pages
39
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ISBN
0394961021 / 9780394961026
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
39 p.; 9.5 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member annajamieson
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler is a very cute beginner book for children learning to read. It tells the story of a bunny who decides he does not want to be a bunny anymore and visits different types of animals he would rather be. He eventually finds that being a bunny is not as bad
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as he thought. Children would love to hear this story read aloud or to read it independently because it is funny. This book could be used in a classroom of children in the first grade who are mostly all beginner readers. I love this fun book! Show Less
LibraryThing member mdelaney03
The bunny in this story doesn't like being a bunny and so he goes and visit many different animals' houses to see if he would like to be one of them. However, in the end he ends up realizing that he really does like being a bunny, and he returns home to live with his family again.
LibraryThing member TorrieM
I would use this book for K-2nd grade. It is a book about a bunny who does not want to be a bunny anymore. He decides he wants to go live with all the other animals. He realizes he does not like living with them and he really likes being a bunny.
LibraryThing member mercedesromero
Dr. Suess writes many books for children. This book is entertaining for children of all ages and easy to understand.
LibraryThing member icedchai
Genre: This book is a good example of fiction because this book is of talking animals. All of the animals presented in the book are talking and all get along together (bears and pigs, etc). This is not possible in the 'real' world.
Characterization: The main character is P.J. Funnybunny who
Level: Primary
Characterization: The main character is P.J. Funnybunny who
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struggles with who he is, and sets out be 'become' a different animal. The author did an excellent job in showing how P.J. transforms in the book from not wanting to be a bunny, to accept loving who he is. She made this character relatable to the readers who may be struggling with accepting who they are and their family.Level: Primary
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LibraryThing member bdecossa
The bunny in this book decides that he doesn't like being a bunny and wants to be someone else. So he goes to visit others in their homes to see what it's like to be something other than a bunny. In the end he realizes that being a bunny is not so bad after all and decides to just be himself.
LibraryThing member arodri13
In my opinion, It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler is an adorable story. The overall premise of this picture book is to appreciate who you are, and to be thankful for what you have. The illustration, Roger Bollen, does a fantastic job depicting the emotion of the bunny through detailed
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cartoons. This modern fantasy has simple text making it fun and quick to read. Show Less
LibraryThing member arodri13
The book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny is written by Marilyn Sadler and illustrated by Roger Bollen. This fun short story has the underlying message of being content with who you are; you should not want to be anyone other than yourself. This modern fantasy is relatable and captivating by the
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effectiveness of the overall story sequence and entertaining text. For example, the little rabbit travels from place to place meeting other animals and wanting to be them instead of a bunny. This is entertaining to see how a little rabbit longs to fit in with various animals, such as a beaver or bear family. Throughout the story many exclamatory sentences are used such as, I want to be a bear!!!! or I want to be a skunk!!! The use of the text in this way allows the story to flow effectively, as well as captivating the reader. Show Less
LibraryThing member magarcia
cute little fun book for an earlier reader.
LibraryThing member estree1
I liked this book for its repetitive language and images. The book uses predictable language that would be very nice to use as a shared reading for young students. P.J. the bunny continually says "I don't want to be a ____. I want to be a..." this statement allows readers to make guesses and
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interact with the story as it is being read. I also really enjoyed the illustrations that accompanied the pages of text. They were very colorful and showed the animals of the story in a very positive, friendly light. The illustrator made even the opossums look friendly which allows young readers to be engaged with the characters. The main idea of the story is that it is always best to be yourself! Show Less
LibraryThing member JenW1
PJ doesn't wan to be a bunny anymore because he's tired of eating carrots, he hates his big, floppy ears, and he has too many siblings. So, he leaves his family and joins first the bear family, then the bird family, and so on. The story is cute, and the illustrations fun, but overall, the book is
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underwhelming. Show Less
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PZ7.S1239 I