For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. She was also a historian and writer about the life of u. Best known for her 1940 perennial bestseller pat the bunny, which was a groundbreaker in the touchandfeel genre, dorothy kunhardt also published nearly 50 other books for children and adults. The rental fee for the pat the bunny costume has been graciously provided by the publisher random house for promotional use only at schools, libraries, and bookstores. The book is in a strange format it is made of flimsey cardpaper and is bound with a plastic type ring binder. Making a preschool bunny book is a fun and creative activity that allows preschoolers to make their own touch and feel books based on the book pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the. Extend the interactive experience with a soft cuddly plush. Goodreads members who liked pat the bunny also liked.
With the same artwork style and characters plus a few new ones, the book encourages kids to interact with the story images in new ways, while practicing their reading at the same time. Enduring classic tots love to pat, scratch, and sniff. The page contents are unappealing and did not capture my one year olds attention. Free shipping pat the zoo pat the bunny touchandfeel board book august 7, 2012 by golden books author, lv studio illustrator geervintagefinds from shop geervintagefinds.
Pat the bunny is a delightful, multisensory book for young children. Pat the bunny, sometimes known as johnny hobo and sometimes as patrick schneeweis, was standing in the back corner of a brooklyn punk venue, getting ready to perform. This product is not worth the money the pages are thin cardboard attached to a binder and on opening it within 10mins it had fell apart. Would love to find a proper board version of this book.
Edith kunhardt davis, author of pat the bunny sequels. About pat the bunny pat the bunny the timeless childrens classica perfect gift for easter, baby showers and first birthdays. Bedtime reading of pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt compatbunnytouchfeelbookdp0307120007. When i handed pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt to my son after i read it to him in the library, he got a really big kid smile on his face and he held it close to him. This boxed set includes pat the bunny, pat the puppy, and pat the cat. Pat the bunny touch and feel book reissue paperback. The wearer of the pat the bunny costume should be 5. Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a.
Dec 06, 2010 pat the bunny adobe after effects credit. Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a preschool. Those words have been read countless times since the publication of this classic in 1940. I had no idea it had been around since 1940, but i imagine that since its first publication every subsequent generation has experienced it in some form. An extra special gift is this pat the bunny book and plush set. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt board book the parent store. Such fun and interactive board book, highly recommend. Pat the bunny is a classic book that has been around since 1940, creating wonderful memories for children and parents. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will last a. Oct 18, 2019 first published in 1947, the board book continues to entrance babies because of the rhythmic, soothing way it is written. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids. The 3yearold girl who inspired pat the bunny was kunhardts daughter and grew up to be edith kunhardt davis, author of dozens of childrens books, including a set of sequels to her. The book is now in around 35 shredded, chewed pieces.
Three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable, mustshare easter gift. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the. September 29, 1901 december 23, 1979 was an american childrensbook author, best known for the baby book pat the bunny. Touch and feel books enhance a toddlers sensory world with textured. Pat the bunny touch and feel book reissue paperback by. This book was a classic in its full form, to exclude classic things from the book to include others daddys scratchy beard as another example, is disappointing. First published in 1947, the board book continues to entrance babies because of the rhythmic, soothing way it is written.
It is a touchandfeel book that allows children to feel and experience a variety of textures and surprises, and provides lots of. Pat the bunny book by dorothy kunhardt buybuy baby. Pat the bunny deluxe edition by dorothy kunhardt, board book. The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for easter, baby showers and first birthdays.
Your little one will love this classic touch and feel book with pat the bunny. Pat the zoo pat the bunny touchandfeel by golden books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Children love all of the interactive features and the book makes an ideal baby shower gift. Pat the bunny pat the bunny, book by dorothy kunhardt. Place the bunny in various places in relation to a child such as next to, behind, or in front of.
Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt. Pat the bunny is one of my 10monthold daughters favorite toys. Pat the bunny at amazon has features that entice all of the senses, from a cutout bunny that is soft to touch to a bouquet of flowers that smells if you scratch it. I had no idea it had been around since 1940, but i imagine that since its first publication every subsequent generation has. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt is a classic book for young children that was published in 1940. Here is a fat boxshaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as toothpaste, with a trick at every turn. Pat the bunny is a clever twist on the original print book by the same name. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Find books like pat the bunny from the worlds largest community of readers. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished. Promoting social emotional development through books pat.
She likes to leaf through the pages, and especially likes to play peekaboo with paul and to look in the mirror like judy does. These books are not intended for babies for toddlers. Kunhardt wrote nearly 50 books, including one of the bestselling childrens books in. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will. With texture, peekaboo, mirrors, and more, this timeless book and its two sequels make babies gurgle with glee. The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays. Promoting social emotional development through books pat the. I dont care about the new shakey buttons and the squeaky ball. It is not a book in the traditional sense, but more a collection of things to do, such as pat the fake fur of a rabbit on one page, feel a bit of sandpaper that stands for daddys scratchy face on another, and look in a mirror on yet. Jan 19, 2020 ediths oeuvre included pat the cat, pat the puppy and pat the christmas bunny. This classic touchandfeel book offers a way for early and prereaders to use their senses to explore their environment with characters paul and judy, play peekaboo, pat bunnies, and read aloud. It is always a pleasure for me to give this book to new parents since we enjoyed it so much when my son was young.
You can play peekaboo, look in a mirror, feel daddys scratchy face, read judys book, and actually put your finger through mummys ring. It lasted 2 days before my 10 month old did a lot more than just pat the bunny. First books for baby pat the bunny three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable, mustshare easter gift. Pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies and has been a perennial bestseller in the united states since its publication in 1940. Ediths oeuvre included pat the cat, pat the puppy and pat the christmas bunny. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Pat the bunny printables, classroom activities, teacher. Pat the bunny is the book that most of us remember growing up with. Penguin random house pat the bunny book by dorothy kunhardt. Kunhardt wrote nearly 50 books, including one of the bestselling childrens books in history, pat the bunny, which has sold over six. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Jan 21, 2020 the 3yearold girl who inspired pat the bunny was kunhardts daughter and grew up to be edith kunhardt davis, author of dozens of childrens books, including a set of sequels to her.
This book is an interactive book that provides early readers with things to touch, things to move, things to smell, and things to peek at. Through interactivity, sensory stimulation and encouraging language, this wholesome series inspires togetherness and first memories between caregiver and child. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the bunny. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all. Apr 28, 2020 such fun and interactive board book, highly recommend. Davis, a childrens book author and daughter of dorothy kunhardt, who wrote the groundbreaking interactive childrens book pat the bunny in 1940, writes a quietly moving literary memoir. Pat the bunny has been a beloved american classic for 75 years. Dec 16, 20 pat the bunny is a clever twist on the original print book by the same name. Because preschoolers learn exceptionally well through handson learning, this touchandfeel book is a great activity that allows young children to learn about their senses through their senses. The book captures her interest for relatively long periods of time.