A whimsical picture book features three short stories detailing a series of mishaps involving a group of winsome bunnies, two busy goats, and a gentle bear who repeatedly saves the day. In “Muddy Bunnies,” Mr. Goat is hard at work on his tractor, oblivious to the mud spewing all over the white bunnies playing on a nearby hill. “Dusty Bunnies” features Mrs. Goat vacuuming the grass when she unwittingly sucks the alarmed bunnies from their warren below into the machine. And in “Bunny Tails,” Mr. Goat, cutting flowers in his garden, gets momentarily distracted and snips off the bunnies’ tails. Author/illustrator Tao Nyeu’s illustrations feature masterful design elements, from eye-catching, uncluttered composition to spare use of color, with each story rendered in a different palette of two or three hues. The bunnies’ rounded bodies and expressive faces, and the fanciful scenes in which they appear, are full of charm, but there is just enough of an edge to Nyeu’s concept that it never strays to excessive sweetness. Instead, it’s pure delight. (Ages 3–7)

Six frolicking bunnies, two busy goats, and a very handy bear live harmoniously—though not without mishap—in this picture book charmer. What do the bunnies do when Mr. Goat drives by on his tractor and accidentally splashes them all over with mud? They hop over to Bear, who always knows just how to help—in this case, with the delicate cycle and a refreshing line dry! Two additional stories are even more surprising and giggle-worthy.

All’s well that ends well in this eye-catching, endearing treat of a book, full of funny details and exhilarating artistry.

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