It lasted 2 days before my 10 month old did a lot more than just pat the bunny. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves. Mummys button box to shake and dollys ball to shake. 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. 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. Continuing with our easter theme segment here at fawn over baby, i found this adorable vintage bunny themed baby shower. Sensibly, the developers did not try to replicate the classic but rather extend it. My mother wrote pat the bunny in 1940 when i was 12. It describes the great fun a child can have in the garden. Pat the bunny touch and feel book 9780307120007 by kunhardt, dorothy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Four years ago, pat unleashed live the dream with ramshackle glory, an incredible album of addiction, mental collapse, and recovery. As an adult, edith returned the favor by authoring pat the. Pat the bunny is a delightful, multisensory book for young children. Pat the bunny has been a beloved american classic for 75 years. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt board book the parent store. This chunky shaped board book is perfect for tiny fingers and features adorable illustrations. Sleepy bunny pat the bunny cloth book the classic quiet book sleepy bunny cloth book bedtime story pat the bunny cloth book new in box in baby, toys for baby, developmental baby toys so cute you can take the bunny through the pages and act out his bedtime routine. Pete the cat five little bunnies by dean, kim, 1969 for later toggle. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt is a classic book for young children that was published in 1940. Pat the bunny book by dorothy kunhardt buybuy baby.
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. Pat the bunny is recognized by leading educators as the most important first book for a babys early development. Help your babys mind grow by providing this unique early reading and bonding experience. Pat the zoo pat the bunny touchandfeel by golden books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I dont care about the new shakey buttons and the squeaky ball.
Pat the bunny touch and feel book reissue paperback by. Read pat the bunny touch and feel book download pdf epub. Upon receipt, i opened the book to relive the pat the bunny magic. The great thing about dorothy kunhardts pat the bunny golden books, 1940 is that its just as fun for kids today as when it came out in 1940. The book is in a strange format it is made of flimsey cardpaper and is bound with a plastic type ring binder.
One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the. Using a puppet version of the beloved central character in dorothy kunhardts pat the bunny book, pat the bunny. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Always a perfect gift, the book has delighted millions of youngsters with its simple style yet enchanting story and activities. 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. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable, mustshare easter gift. For over 75 years, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. The wearer of the pat the bunny costume should be 5. Rubbing to publishers box, lacking one of four flaps.
Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids. Pat the bunny first edition dorothy kunhardt bauman. 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 and other interactive books for kids rebecca.
Enduring classic tots love to pat, scratch, and sniff. Introduce the next generation of children to the classic story pat the bunny with this new deluxe edition book. But no,, i got the same cheaply made book that was smaller that i expected. 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. Inspired by the original pat the bunny book by dorothy kunhardt. 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. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. It was partly an experiment in using interactive elements in a book, which was unusual at the timepat the bunny came out, took off and goes on, a novelty that children never tire of.
Can you find lines from the book withina book judys book in the childrens classic pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt, while avoiding other lines from the main text. Im not surprised, because the textures and the activities make this a book perfect for little kids. Here is a fat boxshaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as toothpaste, with a trick at every turn. For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. 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. Wellconceived and welldesigned, it has stood the test of time, even though plenty of other interactive. First published in 1940, pat the bunny has sold over six million copies and is one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. Dorothy kunhardt was the author of over 50 childrens book, including the legendary interactive baby book, pat the bunny.
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. Books similar to pat the bunny goodreads share book. Good night, bunny pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt. Midway of these thrills, if a tiny finger is poked at a red ball it really squeaks bader, 238.
Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a. Carter moon with coccoon music, pat enters into an exciting new territory of music that is joyful, hopeful, and filled with an unparalleled kindness. Pat, and fix, the bunny raising arizona kids magazine. 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. 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. May 01, 2001 my niece loved the pat the bunny for her baby. 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. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Pat the bunny is a clever twist on the original print book by the same name. Playdates is structured as four 15minute playdates for very young children. Wrote is not quite the right word, even though the book is 5 words long.
The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays. Although it doesnt have the sensory elements that made the original book unique at its publication, this app provides interactive features that are accessible and engaging for the same age group. It was partly an experiment in using interactive elements in a book, which was unusual at the time pat the bunny came out, took off and goes on, a novelty that children never tire of. This fantastic book and bunny package makes the perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, or a special child of your own. Originally based out of brattleboro, vermont, he lived in tucson, arizona during the final part of his musical career. With texture, peekaboo, mirrors, and more, this timeless book and its two sequels make babies gurgle with glee. Would love to find a proper board version of this book. I had no idea it had been around since 1940, but i imagine that since its first publication every subsequent generation has. In this beloved classic, paul and judy play peekaboo, smell flowers, look in the mirror, feel daddys scratchy face, and, of course, pat the bunny. Book 1939 e heyward not available or holdable in some locations. Pat the bunny has been a favorite childrens book for generations. As soon as they say good night to mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed.
Dorothy kunhardt created pat the bunny for her 3yearold daughter, edith. Pat the bunny pat the bunny pat the bunny has been a favorite childrens book for generations. Sleepy bunny by golden books staff paperback for sale online. Nerdy babies is a new series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest readers and encourage them to ask questions and explore. Dec 06, 2010 three little pigs, story for children clap clap kids, fairy tales and songs for kids duration. The baby can touch and feel the material in the book. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Since then, thanks to dorothys daughter, edith kunhardt, pat the bunny has expanded to include new and wonderful characters and stories that will. 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. 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. If nothing else, i find myself unable even to visualize the book itself. 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.
You can see why the book has been around since the 1940s. 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. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny was the first interactive book of its kind and a pioneer in baby development. This deluxe edition includes four restored pages from the 1940s. Touching daddys scratchy face, putting a finger through mommys ring and patting the bunnys fur. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt, dorothy kunhardt. Also, as if a bonus, it came in a collection box that included a free pat the puppy book, as written on the small invoice, but the box was intended for 3. 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. Photographer and blogger, whitney smith, designed this shower around the classic pat the bunny. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all. 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. 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 bunny is the book that most of us remember growing up with. Your little one will love this classic touch and feel book with pat the bunny.
Kunhardt, whose first childrens book appeared in 1934, wrote pat the bunny for her threeyearold daughter edith. Fun and interactive, children will be enthralled as you turn each page and can pat the bunny just like judy can. This book is an interactive book that provides early readers with things to touch, things to move, things to smell, and things to. First books for baby touch and feel paperback by dorothy meserve kunhardt at target. Each segment depicts babies and toddlers interacting with a plush bunny puppet, doting parents, and each other as they do simple activities like peekaboo. Pat the bunny these days and he feels just as soft as. Penguin random house pat the bunny book by dorothy kunhardt. The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for easter, baby showers and first birthdays. They go on and on about how they have included pages from the 1940 version but in doing so, they have left out the bunny. Test your knowledge on this literature quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. I love anything vintage and ideas that creative minds come up with to bring it back to life.