A Vacation Experience That Won’t Be Forgotten
When Bunny discovers that Mom is going on a business trip, sadness is written all over his face. What about the bedtime story she should be reading to him? He is sure there must be a solution to this terrible problem. Yes! He will get rid of her suitcase.
The illustrations are so cute as we see various ways to disguise or dispose of the suitcase.
But maybe there’s an easier solution. He will just go with her. Perfect! With that settled he packs his suitcase and prepares to tag along.
Oops! It seems Mom has a plan of her own. She has marked a calendar with the days she’ll be gone and put a big red heart on the day she will return. The calendar, however, is not exactly a hit with Bunny.
During bedtime stories that evening he sniffles and cries. Bunny says to dad,
“Papa, I wish we could go somewhere little bunnies can go, too.”
“Let’s do it,” said Papa. “We’ll leave in the morning.”
The next morning the two wake up early and work together designing their cardboard car so that they will be ready to set off on their very own vacation. But where can they go in a cardboard box with four black circles that are supposed to be wheels?
I can guarantee you, it will be to places little Bunny will always remember.
My Thoughts
What Concerned Me: Nothing
What I Liked Most: First, I love that Bunny’s father chose such a creative way to help pass the time. They work together on an adventure rather than run to the store to buy something to cheer Bunny up.
Using a large box and materials that they have, they create their own vacation. They travel to the tropics, wintry wonderland, and a safari, which they decorate to match each theme.
I also got a kick out of the detailed illustrations such as the bunny house slippers and Mom’s cell phone with a picture of a carrot on the case.
The story is an excellent way to promote imagination, creativity, and DIY activities.
Author/Illustrator: Lori Richmond
Publisher: Scholastic Press (January 2018)
Approx. Word Count: 201
Pages: 37
