04 April 2010

The Country Bunny

What better time to talk about one of my all time favorite books as a little one than Easter! The Country Bunny is a gorgeous book first published in 1939. The illustrations are just as beautiful and vibrant today as when I first laid my eyes on them as a bebe. The illustrations are by the incredibly talented Marjorie Flack and the story written by DuBose Heyward. It is the story of a country bunny mother of 21 bunnies who is given the high honor of being the Easter Bunny. Even though she has a lot of responsibility as the mother of 21 babes she still manages to succeed in her mission! The lively illustrations and story will always hold a special place in my heart. Happy Easter.

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5 comments:

epita said...

This is the best Easter Bunny story! I am so glad to see it in your blog -- I loved it!!!

milquetoast said...

With GOLD shoes, of course!!!

kiki said...

Very interesting Tracey! I never thought about this, but seeing as how it was such a memorable book for me I can see how this may have played a part in my love for all shoes metallic!!!

Jamie Welsh Watson said...

Oh my gosh - thank you. I had completely forgotten about this book but loved it as a child. I am going to find a copy.

Brenda said...

oh wow... thanks for posting this! I loved being reminded of this beautiful book. I'll have to get a copy for Nayou! xoxox