PreS-K-In this prequel to Bunny, My Honey (Candlewick, 1999), Jeram reminds readers that in addition to being born into a family, one can join one. In this case, Mommy Rabbit and Bunny are joined by Little Duckling and Miss Mouse. Bunny is special because he came first, the duck because he's good at splashing, and the mouse because she can whirl and swirl. Together they all stomp their great, big feet in a happy dance. Sweet, pastel-toned watercolor-and-ink drawings impart humor, warmth, and a celebratory mood. While the story is somewhat slight, its reassurance about family love in spite of physical differences is appealing.-Susan Hepler, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

The illustrator of the popular [cf2]Guess How Much I Love You[cf1] tells a story about how a mother rabbit came to care for a duckling and mouse in addition to her little bunny. The three siblings sing a song that has a line for each of them--to let the reader know that each one is different and has special skills. The sentimental story may appeal more to adults than children. From HORN BOOK Fall 2000, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Jeram returns to the characters from Bunny My Honey for a sequel that relates how Mommy Rabbit and her little "Honeys" (Bunny, Little Duckling, Miss Mouse) became a family. "Jeram's subtle emphasis on the idea that families are made, not born, gives the material a fresh spin," wrote PW. Ages 2-5. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved