Reviews

Bunnybear by Andrea J. Loney, Carmen Saldana

ec_dee13's review against another edition

5.0

After finding this on the 2018 Rainbow List by the American Library Association, I really wanted to read this to see how it addressed the issue of trans* people. This book, which features beautiful full color illustrations, tells the story of Bunnybear, a bear who does not feel like he is a bear, despite looking like one. All he wants to do is live his life, but has trouble fitting in, until he meets Grizzlybun, who is similar to him. This book has great themes of accepting people for who they are and that it’s okay to not be just like everyone else who looks like you. I think this could be used in any elementary level classroom, but especially would be good for younger readers because it is pretty straightforward and light-hearted. Reading this in a digital form on Hoopla was a great read, especially with the ability to have a narrator read while you flipped through the pages.

smalltownbookmom's review against another edition

5.0

This was an AMAZING book about trans animals, acceptance and it even made me tear up a bit. A must read for anyone wanting to teach their children about accepting others for who they are. The illustrations are beautiful too!! Highly recommended!

ivyinthepages's review against another edition

5.0

Rating: 5 leaves out of 5
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes

quiet_chaos's review against another edition

5.0

This is adorable. The art and the story are both perfect. It's also a good way to discuss identity with young children. "What do you do when you're a bear on the outside, but you feel like a bunny on the inside?"

a_manning11's review against another edition

5.0

This book is just so adorable and sweet. And what an important message. Love!

dawnoftheread's review against another edition

5.0

Kind of adorable. Could be a good intro to trans stuff for very small children (and hesitant adults).

mushies's review against another edition

5.0

Adorable little picture book to open the conversation how sometimes people aren't the same on the inside as we look on the outside.
This book is a sweet way we're incorporating gender discussion with our little and their classmates.

moshang's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

beecheralyson's review against another edition

3.0

Possibly a good one to use to generate discussion about differences.

rhodesee's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it! I almost lost it at Grizzlybun, how adorable!!!!