Matthew and Tall Rabbit Go Camping

by Susan Meyer, Amy Huntington (Illustrator)

Overview

How does a boy cope when he's excited but frightened? Matthew wants to go camping but so many things about the experience seem scary to him. Pretending his toy rabbit is nervous about these things, Matthew poses questions to his mother on Tall Rabbit's behalf. His mother's loving answers provide Matthew and Tall Rabbit with all the reassurance a boy could need.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461743514
Publisher:	Down East Books
Publication date:	04/23/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	68 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 1

Matthew's parents are taking him camping for the first time. It will also be a new experience for his stuffed bunny, Tall Rabbit, who has lots of concerns. Mom and Dad patiently answer all of his questions, voiced by Matthew, as they pack the car, drive to the lake, and set up their tent. Although the adventure of sleeping in the woods can be scary, watching the fireflies glimmer like little night-lights and snuggling in the tent with Tall Rabbit and the family dog put Matthew at ease. The subtle expressions on Tall Rabbit's face mirror Matthew's feelings. The text is rather earnest and the dog's antics supply the only humor in the story. An additional purchase for first-time campers who may have similar worries.-Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT

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