BUNI: HAPPNIESS IS A STATE OF MIND by Ryan Pagelow

Buni is a rabbit that always keeps a positive outlook on life. He loves the world and life, but the world in which he lives is constantly trying to hurt or kill him: whether it's killer teddy bears, cupcakes, unicorns, or zombies. BUNI: HAPPINESS IS A STATE OF MIND is dark and twisted, yet humorous. It's not a comic that will appeal to everyone, but for those who do connect with it, they will find it quite humorous.

Children's Book Review: THE HIDE-AND-SCARE BEAR

Told in rhyming verse, THE HIDE-AND-SCARE BEAR is a story about a bear who is not very nice. Bear picks his nose, gobbles his food, and never says please or thank you. However, the worst thing about Bear is the game he plays with all the animals in the forest. He calls it "Hide-and-Scare." He jumps out and roars when the other animals least expect it and it frightens them terribly. Bear finds it incredibly funny. The forest animals gather together to discuss what must be done about Bear. Someone must approach him and stand up to him, but no one has the courage until the little Rabbit says he will approach Bear and get him to stop, but will do so with caring and kindness. Overall, THE HIDE-AND-SCARE BEAR is a cute little story with a message about the power of showing kindness to others and how it can change people.

Fun and Entertaining

Laser Moose is a moose that can shoot lasers out of his eyes. His best friend is an overly optimistic rabbit called Rabbit Boy and LASER MOOSE AND RABBIT BOY is a book that chronicles four different adventures of theirs.

“Invaders” – When the Forest is visited by an UFO, Laser Moose is sure that the aliens have come to destroy the whole forest. However, Rabbit Boy isn’t so sure and wants to give them the benefit of the doubt. What I like most about this story is that even though Laser Moose is overly vigilant, the end of the story reveals that his worst fears are actually true.

“Day of the Aquabear” – a bear eating a fish falls into a pit of toxic waste and mutates. Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy do everything they can to get the aquabear to follow them back to toxic waste plant.

“Terror of the Mechasquirrel” – Laser Moose’s arch nemesis creates a super smart and super strong mechanical squirrel that he programs to kill Laser Moose and destroy the forest.

“More to Explore” – Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy explore how lasers work.

Overall, I really enjoyed LASER MOOSE AND RABBIT BOY. It was a very fun and entertaining book.