Due to the 'depressing' books I have been posting recently, here is a cute one to share with your tots! It will make anyone smile.
Ribbit Rabbit by Candace Ryan is a close examination of what happens to friends that don't like to share. Sticking to a fantastic rhyme scheme that is easy to read, Ryan effectively conveys that friendship requires cooperation. Frog and Bunny break up because of a tug-of-war battle over a robot, resulting in Bunny and Frog retreating from each other with a piece of the disembodied toy. They are lonely and realize playtime is no fun without each other. To reunite, Frog and Bunny wrap up their respective pieces of the robot and exchange gifts. The reassembled robot represents their delicate, but important friendship. Without each other they cannot fight monsters or enjoy peanut-butter sandwiches.
The adorable sounds throughout Ribbit Rabbit are the result of skilled word-play on behalf of Candace Ryan. Her fantastic and emotional story is complemented nicely by Mike Lowery's illustrations that are simplistic but thoughtful. It is obvious when Frog misses Bunny, and we can see Bunny struggle as he wraps his 'gift' for Frog. The color scheme is gentle on the eyes; blaring white pages are nowhere to be found. Ribbit Rabbit is a must for any Kindergarten classroom.
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