Busy Bunny Days: In the Town, On the Farm, & At the Port

PreS-Gr 1—When reading this German import, one can't help but notice the similarity in style to the classic books by Richard Scarry. In each of the three sections, children can search for pesky Benny Badger. There is no specific plot or story line. Rather, the overarching theme is time as depicted by the clock at the top of each verso. Older readers can observe and compare what happens in the various sections at 6:00 am, 9:00 am, noon, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. Under the clocks are questions such as "What is Bailey Bear doing?" Children find the answers by studying the page of labeled characters before each section, scrutinizing the spread, and creating their own stories. Cartoonlike artwork attempts to create interest for those who relish the Waldo-type "seek and find" books. However, these animal characters lack charming or endearing qualities, and the book does not blaze any new trails. Strictly supplementary.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA