Written by Lynn Plourde
Illustrated by Laura Logan
ISBN: 978-1-4027-8188-9
This wonderfully colored springtime story, that includes 100 stickers, can be sung to the familiar folk melody of See the Rabbit Running (see March 17 2012 blog for additional recorder improvisation activities). If you're unfamiliar with this song selection, you can also sing the words of the story to the melody of Lucy Locket with some adaptation to fit words and rhythm patterns.
The story follows Little Bunny as he leaves his burrow to hop, jump and bump into new adventures in search of new friends. Since there are 8 verses, create a simply 8-beat rhythm pattern to practice ta rest by using wooden rhythm rabbits. Each rabbit has the word "hop" written on it (magnet on the back if desired). Line the rabbits in a single row. After each verse, children read the rhythm while saying the word "hop." Remove one rabbit shape after each reading, leaving a space that becomes a ta rest moment. Repeat this activity after each verse in the story until all of the rabbits are removed -- 8 rests. A simple bordun can be added to the song and rhythm section to complete the storytime experience.
Enjoy the story and keep singing!
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