Sunday, September 18, 2011

Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies

Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by Dan Santat. Published 2010.

I have to admit that the Monty Python fan in me couldn't help being pulled in to this title with the image of the fluffy white bunny attacking the neck of a Knight of the Round Table. While less Monty Python-esque, this book embraces the B movies from the 50s and the idea of aliens landing on our planet and attacking, but the premise is much more what a kid would dream up. The bunnies are man-eating but also candy eating and their devious plan involves turning children's brains to mush via the watching of Junior High School Musical.

While not the best of literature, this book will definitely be a fan of the 8 to 10 year old set. The illustrations are great, the kids attempt to save the day and, hey, there are giant attacking bunnies.

Intended reading level: Grades 3-6 Interest level: Grade 5
Genre: humor, fiction

Comparable titles: Zombiekins, How to Train your Dragon

Book connections: marshmallows, B Movies, lanyards and craft time

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