FICTION

Oops! Rabbit

by Jo Ham (text) & illus. by Jo Ham
Candlewick. (Jo Ham’s Rabbit). Mar. 2024. 32p. Tr $10. ISBN 9781536233162.
COPY ISBN
Toddler-PreS–Ham’s spectacular silhouettes in black and white, with a streak of near-neon color, follow the tale of a rabbit and its travails. “Rabbit on” shows a bunny on a chair creating, like a hare-version of Harold and the Purple Crayon, a pink drawing on a wall-like surface. The chair tips. “Oops!” That means “Rabbit off.” A sandcastle for the “on” illustration turns into an “off” when a wave hits it, and a bubble bath goes blissfully awry. This is ideal toddler stuff; they will shout along, absorb the words, and “Oops!” will become a new favorite exclamation.
VERDICT Ham keeps it simple and delivers a bullseye. Creative and compelling.
Reviewed by Ginnie Abbott , Feb 01, 2024

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BOOKS

There’s Always Next Year
by Johnson, Leah & George M. Johnson
BOOKS

The Roommate Arrangement
by Markum, Samantha
FICTION

Your Truck
by Klassen, Jon
FICTION

The Princess and the Grain of Rice
by Cho, Tina
FICTION

Serafina Makes Waves
by Burgess, Matthew
BOOKS

I Don’t Wish You Well
by Emill, Jumata
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?