Bedtime reading of pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt compatbunnytouchfeelbookdp0307120007. The endearing and loveable pat the bunny is now visiting those dear friends and looking forward to making many new friends along the way. Pat the zoo pat the bunny touchandfeel by golden books, board book. A rand mcnally elf book bunny talespaperback childrens bookvintage 1980sgreat retro artworkbook for repurpose or upcyclebaby shower ruralroutethrift 5 out of 5. Enduring classic tots love to pat, scratch, and sniff. 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. Pat the bunny is recognized by leading educators as the most important first book for a babys early development. Dorothy kunhardt is a very influential american author of children s books designed to be read to small children.
Pat the bunny, one of the classic, bestselling childrens books of all time, is now available with a cuddly six inch bunny this fantastic book and bunny package makes the perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, or a special child of your own. In this touchandfeel book that comes with a plush bunny toy, paul and judy play peekaboo, smell flowers, look in the mirror, and, of course, pat the bunny. Since then, thanks to dorothys daughter, edith kunhardt, pat the bunny has expanded to include new and wonderful characters and stories that will. When most childrens books were moralistic young adult novels, kunhardt was writing books like junket is nice and pat the bunny with handwritten text, funny repetitious words, and things to touch and feel inside the books. Of the three, pat the bunny is still the best, so if you can buy only one, get that. Jan 31, 2011 then craig informed me that no one would know what pat the bunny was its a classic childrens book, duh. Long before she wrote the story of pat the bunny, dorothy kunhardt was a wellrespected childrens author. Dorothy kunhardt pat the bunny vintage children s book 1940 early edition. Fun will be on your doorstep with these baby subscription boxes. A deluxe, oversized version of the timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers, first birthdays, and easter. The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for easter, baby showers and first birthdays.
One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while. I didnt have a comprehensive understanding of correct comma use. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids. The books in this set are virtually indestructible, interactive, and vastly entertaining for very young children. Mo willems dont let the pigeon drive the bus is another example. Originally published in 1940, it was the firstever touchandfeel book. Dorothy kunhardt was the author of over 50 children s book, including the legendary interactive baby book, pat the bunny. All three of my children went through a couple of copies of pat the bunny until they were tattered and torn. 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. Touch and feel elements and pull tabs invite children to explore these books on their own or to snuggle up and play with mom or dad.
For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. We dont use the deluxe edition on our commute, and the 2 added pages have less engagement for him, as does smelling the flowers and touching the mans scratchy face. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a preschool. Dorothy kunhardt 19011979 was the author of the beloved classic pat the bunny, one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. We think that parents can make up names if they arent there or combine books with multiple named characters at bedtime, he added. Written by dorothy kunhardt for her 3 year old daughter, the book involved touchy feely activities for very young children like. The important part of this work is that the findings did not surprise us, scott said, noting that the main goal of the research was to replicate past findings before making any recommendations.
Apart from the page where you can pat the furry puppy, nothing else is the same as bunny. Pat the bunny has a mirror, peekaboo, a book to read, a bunny to pat, and even a hole to explore. This classic book by dorothy kunhardt is a musthave for every childs library. Yet, she always believed books were more than just ink on paper. This book was a classic in it s full form, to exclude classic things from the book to include others daddy s scratchy beard as another example, is disappointing. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids rebecca. Pat the bunny 20 bestselling childrens books of all. 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. She was also a historian, writing several books about 19th century america, including a wellknown account of the aftermath of lincolns assassination. Kunhardt wrote nearly 50 books, including one of the bestselling childrens books in history, pat the bunny, which has sold over six.
Thank goodness, because she devouredtore to pieces one of them. 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. The page contents are unappealing and did not capture my one year olds attention. She also has a decades worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Wellconceived and welldesigned, it has stood the test of time, even though plenty of other interactive. For over 75 years, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. This book has been a favorite with toddlers for generations, and its understandable. We dont use the deluxe edition on our commute, and the 2 added pages have less engagement for him, as does smelling the flowers and touching the man s scratchy face. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt is a classic book for young children that was published in 1940. You can play peekaboo, look in a mirror, feel daddy s scratchy face, read judy s book, and actually put your finger through mummy s ring. Combined with her love of books and experience as a childrens specialist bookseller, the goal is. 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.
Patrick schneeweis, better known by his stage name pat the bunny, is a retired folk punk musician who records songs about alcohol, drugs and just about anything else in an anarchists range me. They especially love taking the money out of the atm and putting it back into the wallet. Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a. Books similar to pat the bunny meet your next favorite book. Reviews of the pat the bunny thus far concerning the book we have now pat the bunny opinions end users have never but remaining their own article. Oct 17, 2019 this classic book by dorothy kunhardt is a musthave for every child s library. The wearer of the pat the bunny costume should be 5. Pat the bunny, one of the classic, bestselling children s books of all time, is now available with a cuddly six inch bunny. She was also a historian and writer about the life of u. Dorothy kunhardt was the author of over 50 childrens book, including the legendary interactive baby book, pat the bunny. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt 1940 vintage childrens.
Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Pat the bunny tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. Since then, thanks to dorothys daughter, edith kunhardt, pat the bunny has expanded to include new and wonderful characters and stories that will be entertaining children for generations to come. Long before she wrote the story of pat the bunny, dorothy kunhardt was a wellrespected children s author. 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. 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. Jan 06, 2015 pat the bunny has a mirror, peekaboo, a book to read, a bunny to pat, and even a hole to explore. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Touch and feel elements and pull tabs invite children to explore these books on their own. 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. When she wrote pat the bunny for her 3yearold daughter, edith, kunhardt incorporated many interactive touch and feel elements. Pat the bunny is an exampleits a book that wants you to wait for it pat the bunny. 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. Mar 23, 2009 according to wikipedia, pat the bunny is the number 6 alltime bestseller for childrens books, even 50 years after first publication.
Pat the bunny pat the bunny touchandfeel novelty book. Dec 26, 2017 our results suggest that books that name characters or animals may be particularly important during the first year of life and lead to increased attention, increased learning and recognition, and more specialized brain responses, lisa scott, a university of florida psychology professor and coauthor of the study, told fatherly. So just like you did as a child, your tot can play peekaboo, smell the flowers, and, of course, give bunny a rub. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all. When i was little i thought dorothy kunhardts pat the bunny was about pat, the bunny. 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. Pat the bunny invites little fingers to touch the different textures on each page, a fun sensory activity. Pat the bunny deluxe edition by dorothy kunhardt, board book. I didnt read the dimensions of this book when buying it thinking it would be the same size as thr pat the bunny book my son loves so much. The interactive books are creative and interesting and sized just right for little hands and little minds. She was also a historian, writing several books about 19th century america, including a wellknown account of the aftermath of lincoln s assassination. Mar 02, 2019 our young reader s favorite part of the book. Pat the bunny pat the bunny, book by dorothy kunhardt. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny was the first interactive book of its kind and a pioneer in baby development.
Here is a fat boxshaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as toothpaste, with a trick at every turn. Dec 06, 2010 pat the bunny adobe after effects credit. 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. When most children s books were moralistic young adult novels, kunhardt was writing books like junket is nice and pat the bunny with handwritten text, funny repetitious words, and things to touch and feel inside the books. September 29, 1901 december 23, 1979 was an american childrensbook author, best known for the baby book pat the bunny. Pat the bunny is a delightful, multisensory book for young children. Mar 22, 20 environmental books for children, helping preschool children and toddlers to learn about the environment and the world around them. Dorothy kunhardt is a very influential american author of childrens books designed to be read to small children. Find books like pat the bunny from the worlds largest community of readers. Pat the bunny is recognized by leading educators as the most important first book for a baby s early.
I remember reading this when i was very young so i got it for my children. Such a sweet book that involves simple counting while the family is trying to put the baby to sleep. This classic childrens book and awardwinning app is perfect for little fingers and big imaginations. I dont care about the new shakey buttons and the squeaky ball. Turns out, most everyone including megan, who was the one that really mattered knew and loved pat the bunny book. Dorothy kunhardt collectible childrens books loganberry. Then craig informed me that no one would know what pat the bunny was its a classic childrens book, duh. Goodreads members who liked pat the bunny also liked. This boxed set includes pat the bunny, pat the puppy, and pat the cat.
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 daddy s scratchy face on another, and look in a mirror on yet. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny is an established classic of american childrens literature, and was quite groundbreaking in its day, offering an interactive experience to young child readerlisteners that was quite unique. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny by dorothy. Before my daughter was born we were lucky enough to be given two copies of pat the bunny. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pat the cat held up pretty well for having gone through two kids. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This fantastic book and bunny package makes the perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, or a special child of your own. Im not surprised, because the textures and the activities make this a book perfect for little kids. May 01, 2001 for generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. Pat the bunny pat the bunny touchandfeel novelty book by dorothy kunhardt.