Bunny & Rabbit Books for Kids · 915 titles considered

The Best Bunny and Rabbit Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors
Updated July 25, 2026

A rabbit is an animal built almost entirely for getting away, which may explain how many jobs children’s books have handed it. It is the child who squeezes under the garden gate against explicit instructions, the warm shape a toddler is invited to pat, the small clever one who talks its way out of trouble, and—when the story runs long enough—the leader of an exiled people searching for higher ground. Long ears, a twitching nose, and a front door that goes straight down into the dirt: illustrators have been making a meal of that combination since 1902.

Drawing from Bookroo’s collection of 915 bunny and rabbit books, our editors chose sturdy first board books, the read-alouds families keep long after their children outgrow them, early readers that make a whole book feel finishable, and middle-grade novels where a warren has politics. Start with our shortlist of 13 favorites, then browse by age and reading stage—lap books for babies, spring-afternoon picture books, and chapter books best finished with the lamp still on.

Rabbit & Robot
The Shortlist

Our 13 Favorite Bunny & Rabbit Books

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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1963

I Am a Bunny

By Ole Risom, Richard Scarry (Illustrator) · Golden Sturdy Books series

Follow a bunny's journey through the seasons, dreaming of spring.

26 pages
Best for
A baby’s first year-in-the-life book
4.4/5 Goodreads · 8,302 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2016

Too Many Carrots

A carrot-hoarding rabbit outgrows his burrow and moves in on his friends, one collapsing home at a time.

32 pages
Best for
Toddlers learning about sharing space
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,229 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

Bunny Slopes

Shake, tilt, and turn the book to send one small skier down the mountain.

60 pages· 177 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
Best for
Wiggly toddlers who want the book to do something
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 986 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1997

Bunny Cakes

A little brother keeps sabotaging his sister’s grandmother-worthy birthday cake in favor of his own recipe.

32 pages· 369 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Best for
Younger siblings and early writing
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,276 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1902

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

A young rabbit disobeys his mother and ventures into a forbidden garden, facing various obstacles and dangers along the way.

72 pages· 936 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
Best for
The origin story every other rabbit book answers to
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 262,346 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Bunny's Book Club

A rabbit starts borrowing library books after hours, then brings the whole meadow along.

40 pages· 767 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
Best for
New library-card holders
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,021 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1942

The Runaway Bunny

A little bunny tries to run away from his mother, but she always finds a way to catch up to him.

48 pages· 353 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Best for
Separation anxiety and bedtime reassurance
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 88,824 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1939

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes

By Marjorie Flack (Illustrator)

A mother bunny defies expectations to become the Easter Bunny, balancing dreams and family.

48 pages· 2,500 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
Best for
Big ambitions and mothers who have both
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,787 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 1988

Guess How Much I Love You

A young hare and his father try to out-measure a love that keeps getting bigger.

ALA Notable Children's Books (1996)
30 pages· 367 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Best for
A bedtime read-aloud about how much
5.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 148,790 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Rabbit & Robot

A rabbit's perfect plan unravels when his robot friend visits.

56 pages· 1,670 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
Best for
New readers ready to finish a book alone
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,332 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

A lost china rabbit embarks on a journey of love and loss.

240 pages· 17,113 words· Est. 2 hour read
Best for
A read-aloud about loss for older children
4.4/5 Goodreads · 125,735 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2016

Podkin One-Ear

By Kieran Larwood, David Wyatt (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Five Realms series

Three rabbit siblings flee from a deadly tribe, seeking allies to reclaim their land.

272 pages· 47,080 words· Est. 5 hour read
Best for
Middle-grade fantasy readers who want a quest
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,359 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1972

Watership Down

A handful of rabbits abandon their warren on the strength of one brother’s vision and set out to build another.

478 pages· 161,963 words· Est. 15 hour read
Best for
Strong readers ages 11 and up
4.1/5 Goodreads · 512,635 ratings
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Bunny Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Soft ears, spring meadows, bedtime routines, and touch-and-feel mischief for ages 0–3.

More Than Balloons

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.

Ten Little Rabbits

Ages 2–4 · 1991

Count along with rabbits exploring Native American traditions.

Bunny Roo, I Love You
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$899

Bunny Roo, I Love You

Ages 0–2 · 2015

Discover how mamas comfort their babies in a bewildering world.

The Wonderful Habits of Rabbits

Ages 2–5 · 2016

Discover the charming daily rituals of a rabbit family through the seasons.

Guess How Much I Love You: Colors

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Discover which color Little Nutbrown Hare loves most.

Grandma Loves You!
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$999

Grandma Loves You!

Ages 0–4 · 2013

A grandmother's love blossoms with the arrival of a new grandchild.

Curious George and the Bunny

Ages 0–3 · 1958

A playful game of hide-and-seek unfolds.

Good Day, Good Night

Ages 0–4 · 2017

A little bunny greets the day and bids goodnight to the world as the sun sets.

Goodnight Moon

Ages 0–4 · 1947

A little bunny bids goodnight to his cozy world.

Miss Bunny's Shapes

Ages 0–4 · 2017

Uncover the mystery of Miss Bunny's party while learning shapes.

The Bunny Rabbit Show!

Ages 1–4 · 2014

Join a lively bunny revue where hopping never stops and everyone can dance along.

Love
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$999

Love

Ages 0–3 · 2016

A baby rabbit discovers the greatest love in a sunlit meadow.

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Bunny & Rabbit Picture Books

Garden misadventures, Easter mornings, sibling standoffs, and quiet bedtime classics for ages 3–8.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Ages 3–7 · 1922

A toy rabbit becomes real through the love of a young boy

The Very Bad Bunny

Ages 6–8 · 1984

P.J. Funnybunny's family discovers true mischief when cousin Binky visits.

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

Ages 4–7 · 1983

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

The Vampire Bunny

Ages 6–8 · 2004

A cat suspects the new pet rabbit is a vampire. Can he protect the family?

P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out
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$599

P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out

Ages 4–6 · 1994

A group of friends go on a camping trip, but things don't go as planned.

Hi, Jack!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A story about a mischievous boy named Jack and his adventures with his friends Rex and the Lady.

Wherever You Go

Ages 3–6 · 2015

Embark on a journey with friends to discover magical worlds beyond your doorstep.

Hop Along Boo
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$1799

Hop Along Boo

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Embark on a dreamy journey to a cozy bedtime.

The Tale of You

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Peter Rabbit ventures into the world, facing challenges and finding his way home.

The Little Rabbit

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A girl and her stuffed rabbit embark on a magical spring adventure.

Shy Willow

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A shy girl must brave the world to deliver a boy's heartfelt letter to the moon.

Bunny in the Middle

Ages 3–8 · 2019

Discover the unique joys and challenges of being the middle sibling in this heartwarming tale.

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Rabbit Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Early-reader duos, comic forest warfare, and burrow-and-battle adventures for independent readers ages 6–12.

Bunnicula

Ages 7–11 · 1979

A family adopts a mysterious rabbit that may be a vampire, leading to a series of strange events and discoveries.

Graphic Nov.
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$1299

Fox & Rabbit

Ages 6–9 · 2020

Two friends go on a series of adventures together, starting with a trip to the fair and ending with a successful lemonade stand.

The Doughnut Kingdom (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2017

A nerdy magician and his sister must stop an evil queen's world domination.

Kenny & the Dragon

Ages 8–11 · 2008

A boy must save his dragon friend from a village's deadly misunderstanding.

The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow
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$1799

The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow

Ages 8–11 · 2023

A rabbit questions her beliefs when new friendships challenge her to help others in need.

Selected Tales from Beatrix Potter

Ages 3–7 · 1986

Discover timeless adventures with beloved animal characters in classic tales.

Bunny vs Monkey
Graphic Nov.
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$1299

Bunny vs Monkey

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A crash-landing monkey claims a forest, sparking a wild showdown with a clever bunny.

The Big Blue Book of Beginner Books

Ages 3–7 · 1994

Discover six timeless tales in one book, sparking young imaginations and a love for reading.

Cheat Code (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$1499

Cheat Code (Graphic Novel)

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A forbidden cheat code unleashes chaos in Elmore. Can the Watterson boys save the day?

Peter Rabbit Naturally Better Classic Gift Set

Ages 3–7 · 2009

Rediscover classic tales with an eco-friendly twist.

Bunnicula (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A family adopts a mysterious rabbit that may be a vampire.

Book Three
Graphic Nov.
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$799

Book Three

Ages 7–10 · 2016

Chaos erupts as Bunny and Monkey face off with wild inventions and unexpected visitors in the woods.

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