The Runaway Bunny
By Margaret Wise Brown
The Story
A little bunny imagines running away — as a fish, a rock, a bird — and each time, his mother imagines exactly how she'll follow and find him.
Why It's Special
For the kid testing independence one bold declaration at a time, this is the book that answers every 'I'm leaving' with 'I'll come find you.'
- Big idea: A parent's love follows a child everywhere, no matter how far their imagination runs.
- Vibes: Quiet, tender, softly repetitive — like a lullaby in conversation form.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on testing independence and separation
- love repeating patterns and predictable call-and-response
- respond well to calm, reassuring bedtime stories
- enjoy imaginative games of hide-and-seek
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: If you could turn into any animal to run away, what would you become?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the little bunny felt every time his mother found him?
- Real-life connection: Who in your life would always come find you, no matter what?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the mother bunny always had an answer ready?
