Synopses & Reviews
Everyone knows that once a lemur takes a fancy to you there is not much that can be done about it. That's just what happens to a little boy when a lemur begins to follow him in the park one dayand#8212;and more of the adoring animals join in. The boy does everything to ditch the playful creatures, from jumping on a train to flying in a hot-air balloon to climbing the highest mountain. But nothing worksand#8212;AND he's lost, too! It's then that his constant companions show just why they make the very best of friends.and#160;The parade of lovable lemurs, and the playful illustrations, will have children laughing, reading this again and again-and wishing they could have a pet like that, too.and#160;
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"The text is full of onomatopeic words, often incorporated into the illustrations, creating a pleasing link between story and picture...a natural read-aloud, allowing kids to join in the telling of the story"and#160;and#8212; SchoolLibrary Journaland#160;and#160;
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Praise for Lisa McCue's
Quiet Bunnyand#160;"The book is a natural read-aloud, allowing kids to join in the telling of the story" -School Library Journal
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and#160;and#147;The author's idyllic setting and canny sense of s tory-time dynamics should make this one a favorite.and#8221; - Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Quiet Bunny learns a very special lesson in this lovely story by renowned artist Lisa McCue: it's important to dance to your own kind of music. More than anything, Quiet Bunny loves the sounds of the forest: the birds chirping, the wind whispering shhhhh through the leaves, and, especially, the night song all the rabbits listen to. But, one day, he wonders: how can I join in? It takes a wise owl to help Quiet Bunny find the wonderful beat that's his and his alone.
Synopsis
In this lovely story by renowned artist Lisa McCue, now in paper, Quiet Bunny discovers the importance-and pleasure-of dancing to your own kind of music.
More than anything, Quiet Bunny loves the sounds of the forest: the birds chirping, the wind whispering shhhhh through the leaves, and, especially, the night song all the rabbits listen to. But, one day, he wonders: how can I join in? Quiet Bunny wanders the woods asking animal after animal but he just can't ch-cheet like the cricket, ssssss like the hissing snake, or o-uuuu like the howling wolves. Nothing feels just right until Quiet Bunny finds the wonderful beat that's his and his alone."
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and#160;In this lovely story by renowned artist Lisa McCue, now in the popular board book format, Quiet Bunny discovers the importanceand#8212;and pleasureand#8212;of dancing to your own kind of music.
More than anything, Quiet Bunny loves the sounds of the forest: the birds chirping, the wind whispering shhhhh through the leaves, and, especially, the night song all the rabbits listen to. But, one day, he wonders: how can I join in? Quiet Bunny wanders the woods asking animal after animaland#8212;but he just can't ch-cheet like the cricket, ssssss like the hissing snake, or o-uuuu like the howling wolves. But nothing feels just rightand#8212;until Quiet Bunny finds the wonderful beat that's his and his alone.
Synopsis
The brilliantly colorful follow-up to Lisa McCue's bestselling
Quiet Bunnyand#8212;now in board book!
Quiet Bunny loves the bright colors of spring: the yellow ducks, green frogs, and blue jaysand#8212;everything but his own mousy-brown and wintry-white fur. It takes the help of a wise old owl for Bunny to realize that it's the rainbow of colors, including his own, that makes the world so beautiful.
Synopsis
You can't just lose a lemur in love! That's what a little boy learns when the adoring animals start to follow him everywhere. He tries every trick to ditch the creatures, from riding a train to climbing the highest mountain. Suddenly, he realizes he's gotten lost . . . and it's lemurs to the rescue! Young readers will wish they could have a lemur, too.
Synopsis
Quiet Bunny and the adorable Noisy Puppy are backand#8212;now in a toddler-friendly board version of the popular story!
Snow is falling, and everyone except Quiet Bunny has settled in for winter. Bear Cub is hibernating in his den. Bullfrog is fast asleep under the ice. Who will play with Quiet Bunny? Along comes a very NOISY puppy, ready to romp in the snow. Can Quiet Bunny and Noisy Puppy be pals, even though they're so different?and#160; A heartwarming tale of friendship for the coldest of winter nights.
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Synopsis
A board book version of Lisa McCue's popular story. Snow is falling, and Quiet Bunny's friends have settled in for winter. Bear Cub is hibernating. Bullfrog is asleep under the ice. Who will play with Quiet Bunny? Along comes a very NOISY puppy, ready to romp in the snow. Can Quiet Bunny and Noisy Puppy be playmates, even though they're so different? A tale to warm the coldest winter night.
Synopsis
The brilliantly colorful follow-up to Lisa McCueand#39;s best-selling Quiet Bunny! Quiet Bunny loves the bright colors of spring: the yellow ducks, green frogs, and blue jays-everything but his own brown, wintry white fur. It takes the help of a wise old owl for Bunny to realize that itand#39;s the rainbow of colorsandmdash;including his own-that makes the world so beautiful.
About the Author
Frann Preston-Gannon is an illustrator and designer based in south London. She graduated from Kingston University and has worked for a variety of clients including Vintage Books, Sunday Publishing, the PRCA,
Spears Magazine, Pavilion Books, the
London Times, and Burt's Bees. She has written and illustrated two previous picture books,
The Journey Home and
Dinosaur Farm (both Pavilion Press). Frann was the first non-American illustrator selected to receive the prestigious Sendak Fellowship. This gave her the rare opportunity to encounter and be inspired by the great artist himself, to explore his treasured archives, and enjoy lectures by brilliant guest visitors.