It's Not Easy Being a Bunny
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

By Marilyn Sadler, Roger Bollen (Illustrator)

A bunny seeks a new identity among other animals but discovers where he truly belongs.

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48 pages· 517 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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P.J. Funnybunny is fed up with being a bunny. Tired of his big ears and endless carrots, he sets out to live as a bear, bird, or pig. As he explores life with different animal friends, P.J. faces the challenge of finding where he truly belongs. Will he discover that being himself is the best choice after all? Join P.J. on a delightful journey of self-discovery, filled with humor and heart, perfect for young readers eager to explore the world of possibilities.

From the publisher

Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in Life magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of “Dr. Seuss” (Seuss was Geisel’s middle name) and only two hundred twenty-three words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: “The Cat in the Hat.” The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote many popular books in this series, including “Hop on Pop, “ “Fox in Socks, “ and “Green Eggs and Ham.” Other favorite titles in this series are “Go, Dog, Go!” and “Are You My Mother?” by P. D. Eastman, “A Fly Went By, “ by Mike McClintock, and “Put Me in the Zoo, “ by Robert Lopshire. These affordable hardcover books combine large print, easy vocabulary, and large, bright illustrations in stories kids will want to read again and again. Grades 1 - Grades 2.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
517
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
400L
Themes & topics
Books about bunnies and rabbitsBooks about identityBooks about self-acceptanceBooks about animalsBooks about winter
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.8
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
September 12, 1983
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394861029

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