Cinder Rabbit

by Lynn E. Hazen, Elyse Pastel (Illustrator)

Overview

Every bunny at Grand Rabbits School is excited about the spring play. As the star, Zoe has to lead her whole class in the Bunny Hop. But she has one big problem—wicked Winifred has made her forget how to hop! If only Prince Charming-Whiskers or Frida, the fairy godrabbit, can help . . .

The play's the thing in this early chapter book, which is perfect for very young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250134011
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	08/23/2016
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

LYNN E. HAZEN writes books for children of all ages, including the early chapter books Cinder Rabbit and The Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail. She lives in San Francisco, California.

ELYSE PASTEL is a freelance illustrator and children's product designer. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and two children.

Lynn E. Hazen completed her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College. The author of Mermaid Mary Margaret, she lives with her family in Northern California.
Elyse Pastel illustrated Cinder Rabbit from Henry Holt and Co. (BYR).

Read an Excerpt

Cinder Rabbit

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By Lynn E. Hazen, Elyse Pastel

Henry Holt and Company

Copyright © 2008 Lynn E. Hazen
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-250-13401-1

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CHAPTER 1

Grand Rabbits School

Zoe scurried all the way to Grand Rabbits School.

When the bell rang, every bunny rushed to find a seat.

"Settle down. I know you are excited about our spring play. But, please, stop jumping around," said Mrs. Lopp.

"Today is Monday. On Friday, we will perform Cinder Rabbit," she said. "Let's choose roles."

Zoe took a deep breath as Mrs. Lopp reached into a hat. Zoe's heart beat fast.

Her teacher pulled out a name and announced, "Zoe will be Cinder Rabbit."

"You're going to be the star of the play!" whispered Frida.

Zoe smiled.

"Charlie will be Prince Charming-Whiskers," said Mrs. Lopp.

"Oh man," Charlie said. "I wanted to be the truck driver."

Their teacher assigned the rest of the roles.

"And for the happy ending," Mrs. Lopp said, "Zoe will lead the Bunny Hop."

Oh, no, Zoe thought. I can't hop.

CHAPTER 2

Why Can't Zoe Hop?

Zoe worried about hopping while Mrs. Lopp read the play aloud.

Zoe used to hop.

In fact, last week Zoe hopped right into a big mud puddle.

Winifred had laughed at her.

Zoe could still walk and even scurry.

But ever since the mud puddle, Zoe was afraid to hop. She would not even try to hop.

Mrs. Lopp was so busy with all the other bunnies, she had not noticed that Zoe wasn't hopping anymore.

Mrs. Lopp turned to the last page of the play. "And they all lived happily ever after," she said. "Any questions?"

Charlie waved his paw. "Why can't I be a truck driver?"

"There are no trucks in our spring play," said Mrs. Lopp.

Woody asked, "Who do I get to be?"

Mrs. Lopp checked her list. "You are ... you are ... oops!"

"You forgot me," Woody said.

"No," said Mrs. Lopp. "You are — um — the Assistant Director."

(Continues...)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Title Page,
Copyright Notice,
Dedication,
Acknowledgments,
1. Grand Rabbits School,
2. Why Can't Zoe Hop?,
3. Worried,
4. Hopscotch,
5. The Dreaded Bunny Hop,
6. Hopping Music,
7. Downtown,
8. Opening Night,
9. The Play Must Go On!,
10. The End,
Chapter books from Henry Holt and Company,
About the Author and Illustrator,
Copyright,

Editorial Reviews

Zoe is ecstatic when she lands the lead in her school's spring play, Cinder Rabbit. That is, until she realizes that she will have to lead the other students in the Bunny Hop. Zoe hasn't been able to hop since Winifred laughed at her when she bounced into a mud puddle and fell. As the play approaches, Zoe feels increasingly anxious and, practice though she may, she can't get her hop back. Meanwhile, the class prepares the sets, creates posters, costumes and invitations for the production. During rehearsal, though Zoe tries to overcome her fear and her classmates cheer her on, she feels defeated when Winifred teases her again. On the night of the performance, despite her buoyant nature, Zoe freezes up until Prince Charming's amusing reenactment of a trip to town inspires her to leap above her fears. Plentifully illustrated with darling, expressive bunnies, this early chapter book lightly but effectively explores the consequences of bullying while extolling the virtues of perseverance. (Fiction. 6-9)

Kirkus Reviews

Children will hop, skip, and jump to read this story again and again. A delightful early reader.”

—Elissa Hayden Guest, author of the Iris and Walter series

“Hip hop hurrah for Hazen’s satisfying romp about a courageous rabbit who saves the day and the school play! Beginning chapter book readers will love Cinder Rabbit, a story filled with humor and pizzazz.”

—Phyllis Root, author of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winning Big Momma Makes the World

“This simple, sweet beginning chapter book contains the right amount of story for children just starting to read longer books; and the charming black-and-white illustrations decorating every page will engage kids as they break up the text into easily manageable segments that will help developing readers feel successful.”

—Booklist

“Plentifully illustrated with darling, expressive bunnies, this early chapter book lightly but effectively explores the consequences of bullying while extolling the virtues of perseverance.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Sweet and fun, with bunny details liberally inserted throughout. Short chapters will allow beginning readers to finish in manageable segments, and the book’s simple but consistent story arc will leave them cheering for Zoe’s triumph in the end.”

—School Library Journal

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