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Rescue Bunnies Rescue Bunnies (2010)

by Doreen Cronin(Favorite Author)

3.42 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0061128724 (ISBN13: 9780061128721)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Balzer & Bray/Harperteen

review 1: Mommy's review from 10/4/11 - The humor here is the best. The illustrations are second best. The story itself is a tie for second best or maybe slightly behind it.The look on the giraffe's face while she's being rescued is priceless and the drawing so simple it makes it that much more special because a lot wasn't needed to achieve the effect.I do have to say though, it's a little alarming that the story takes a turn where there's a "code red" and this means the rescuers bail and leave the victim to be devoured by hungry hyenas. The only thing that saves the poor, defenseless, trapping in the mud pit giraffe is Newbie, the bunny being trained. That was somewhat disconcerting to me and Julia noticed this before I said a word or responded in any way. I like that she can pull ... moresomething like that from a story and ask about it or expand on it but it's kind of icky that it was included in the first place. I mean, as an adult, it was funny. There was humor there. But to a little kid who I doubt will be getting that humor? Not so much.Anyway, I won't let that take too much away from the story for me because it has some definite pros and only that one con. IMO.You get the distinct feeling while reading that some of the things being said between newbie and the others, be it her peers or the chief, are things that - in some variation - are actually said in this sort of situation in real life. With uh, people instead of bunnies and all. You know.Maybe with the exception of, "I'll hold your... ear," answers Newbie. "Works for me," says the giraffe.I'd like to find more of Cronin's humor in some other books. I know we've read something by her before because I recognize the name. Nothing with this type of humor comes to mind though so I'll have to do a check.
review 2: From School Library JournalPreS-Gr 2–In her field-test trial, Newbie joins the rest of her big-booted rescue team in trying to extract a young giraffe from a pool of muck on a savanna. Nothing works. Complicating the rescue and threatening a "Code Red" (abandon rescue and victim) is an incoming band of evil-looking hyenas. When Newbie realizes that the giraffe she is comforting will be at the mercy of the ravening pack, she ties herself onto its neck and the other team members use the rhythm of the "bunny hop" to pull the leggy creature free. The plot meanders lazily and illogically from a behind-the-scenes look at Newbie's training, to the bumbling rescue attempts, to a somewhat longish section of indecision while the hyenas gallop in as the bunnies burble and chat. Scattered throughout the text, apropos of nothing, are quotes from movies that will mostly soar over the heads of young listeners. The full-color art uses minimalist backgrounds and simple shapes to focus readers' eyes on the action. Libraries looking for books on community helpers or rescue teams may enjoy seeing these bunnies in action, but this effort is additional at best.Marge Loch-Wouters, La Crosse Public Library, WI less

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