Sascha is turning six, and all he wants for his birthday is a bunny. He believes a bunny will make not only a great pet but a wonderful friend. Sascha is a little boy who doesn’t have many friends and thinks this is his chance to turn things around. Sascha’s mother is as cautious as Sascha is insistent. For every positive he gives his mother, she gives him a reason that a rabbit will be a challenge for them both. When Sascha wakes up from an after-dinner nap one evening, he is greeted by Yakov, his new bunny friend, and their strange adventure begins.

The Not So Funny Bunny, written by Michele L. Sayre and illustrated by Christina Cartwright, is the story of a little boy who learns a difficult but valuable lesson about owning a pet. Sascha is introduced to the rigors of owning a rabbit following an evening nap. When he awakens, he is taken on an unforgettable journey by Yakov, a quirky and mischievous character. Yakov will remind young readers of The White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. His hyperactive ways keep both Sascha and readers on their toes as they watch him advance from one naughty incident to the next.

Sayre’s book is meant to both entertain and teach young readers. Sascha’s frustration is palpable–he can’t seem to stop this amazing rabbit who walks, talks, and destroys everything in his path. His mother’s advice on pet ownership begins to ring true, and Sascha soon sees what most every parent wishes their children to understand–pets are an immense responsibility. Parents really do know best when it comes to talking about pet ownership.

The Not So Funny Bunny, written by Michele L. Sayre and illustrated by Christina Cartwright, will appeal to parents who are facing the pet talk with their little ones. This book is an excellent tool for teaching responsibility and emphasizing careful decision-making. Cartwright’s illustrations are crisp and vibrant and seem to take on a life of their own. I found this author/illustrator team to be one that will be difficult to beat!

Pages: 76 | ASIN : B0C9LC7FR7