It's Not Easy Being a Bunny (edició 1983)

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P. J. Funnybunny is unhappy being a rabbit, so he tries being various other animals. In the end, he realizes that a bunny is the best animal for him to be because a bunny is who he is. The overall theme is to be content with who you are. ( )

PJ doesn't wan to be a bunny anymore because he's tired of eating carrots, he hates his big, floppy ears, and he has too many siblings. So, he leaves his family and joins first the bear family, then the bird family, and so on. The story is cute, and the illustrations fun, but overall, the book is underwhelming. ( )

P.J. doesn't want to be a bunny anymore so he goes around and meets different animals and tries to be apart of their families. finally he decides that he likes being a bunny
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Summary:

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler is about a bunny who's name is Funnybunny. He does not want to be a bunny anymore. He decided to be a bear, a bird, a beaver, a pig, a moose, a possum, and a skunk. Funnybunny decides, after trying to be everything other than a bunny, he is better off being a bunny. He decides being a bunny really isn't as bad as he once thought it would be.

Personal Reaction:

I really enjoy this story. This story shows that you may not know how good you have it until you get out of your situation. Then you realize that you really don't have it as bad as you believed it was. I have stressful situations and at times I believe it cannot get any worse but if I get out of my bubble, I realize that I really have it made I just need to take a break. This book really shows that.

Classroom Extension:

1. Explain to the students that in life there are going to be things they do not like but that one situation can open up doors to several others that they do like.

2. Have the students tell me something they do not like for example being an only child, or having too many siblings. Explain to the children, with siblings, that if they didn't have their siblings when they wanted to play a game they wouldn't have anyone to play with, and those who are only child, explain to them that they don't have to share a room and will have more time with their parents.