Rabbit's Nap

We have been talking about rabbits a lot recently - so we thought this might be a good book to share with 

the children . . .

It was lots of fun lifting the flaps to find out who was keeping Rabbit awake!

When we talked to the children about their favourite part, Mila told us "The mice, because they were hiding"

JJ agreed - "I liked the mice because the rabbit 

couldn't see them"

Zak told us "I liked the rabbit because the rabbit 

opened the gate"

And Ben F said "I liked Tortoise riding on his bike"

Builder Bear and Fox also manage to keep Rabbit from her sleep - read the story and see what happens at the end!

We would love to hear from you - let us know which character was your favourite.

The Rhyming Rabbit

The children have been having lots of fun pretending to be rabbits looking for some lovely carrots to eat this week - and so this next Julia Donaldson book seemed to be the obvious choice!

The Rhyming Rabbit has a talent for making up poems - and through the story we join him as meets some of the characters that inspire his poetry!

Skylar recognised the book - she told us that her Nanny Di had it at her house!

Towards the end of the story, Rhyming Rabbit meets a woolly sheep - she makes up poems all the time too!

Eve liked both the Rabbit and the sheep because they were friends.

After we had finished the book, William told us "Me liked bunnies!"

We hope you like this book too - perhaps you could have a go at making up your own poem, just like Rhyming Rabbit - we would love to hear it if you do!

The Scarecrow's Wedding

The children have been enjoying participating in the action rhyme 'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow' so we thought we would introduce them to this next Julia Donaldson book . . .

The story is about Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay - they are hoping to have the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, the wedding that no one will ever forget.

But what will happen when Reginald Rake arrives - will he spoil their special day?

Part way through the story, Betty is in danger as flames flicker higher . . . but don't worry, her true love appears and puts out the fire!

JJ told us "I liked that man who put out the fire"

Harry R also liked this part of the story - "The man put it out with a bucket"

We hope you enjoy reading this book and finding out what else happens in the story - Flynn told us afterwards - "They had a party!"

Have you been to a wedding? We would love to hear all about it - post us a comment and let us know.