5 out of 5 stars
Bunns is a rabbit born with short ears. Her parents worry that the superstitious rabbits in the warren will reject her, and they are right. The entire family is going to be evicted from their burrow, because the other rabbits think that Bunns will bring bad luck on the whole meadow. Bunns runs away on her own, hoping that with her gone, her family will be allowed to stay safely in their home. She meets the Spirit Fox who sends Monarch butterflies to lead her through the forest, where she will be tested. If she is found worthy, the Spirit Fox may grant her a wish.
This was a really beautiful fairy tale of superstition and magic legends of elemental spirits. I loved the folklore that the rabbits have about the spirits. It gave a depth of history to their world and their rabbit culture. The magical elements of the story are really interesting because they are wild and unpredictable. The spirits can seem cruel and heartless just as nature is cruel sometimes.
The best part of this book is how Bunns learns to listen to her own “heartsong”. She can hear the heartsong of other animals to know if they are scared or sad or contented. But she loses touch with her own heartsong, and has to learn to ignore all the voices that are telling her she is worthless and unlovable because she is different. She finds her own balance and is finally able to accept the love of her friends and her family.
The artwork is utterly gorgeous on every page! This story is partly graphic novel and partly just text, but every page has some kind of sketch or artwork. The pages are glossy and full of color, so it’s a very rich visual experience that brings the story to life!
This book has been marked as “Nothing Found” on the Screen It First website, indicating that there is no sensitive or objectionable content in the book. https://screenitfirst.com/book/bunns-rabbit-2593034
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
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