Carl Memling (1918–1969)

ISBN 0307021076 - Little Golden Books are among the favorite books of generations of children and collecting them is a fun way to re-visit those childhood memories. Little Cottontail, by Carl Memling, is one of those books where the story has stayed in my mind for years, even after I couldn't remember the title.

Little Cottontail, like all children, looks forward to being grownup. He has no idea, however, what it will take to get there, so he begins to ask. His mother explains some of the show more things that he must do before he can be grownup, starting with leaving the nest. Little Cottontail follows her instruction and asks, after each thing, if he is NOW grownup. When his mother teaches him how to know that a fox is approaching and what to do to get away, she has no idea how soon he'll need this skill. Catching the scent of a fox, Little Cottontail alerts everyone and they all scatter. His mother runs, hoping he's learned the lesson well - and when the danger is gone and she finds her son safe, he assures him that NOW he is grownup.

The reason this story stuck with me for years could either be the reason you don't want it for your kid or the reason they'll really like: the cottontails know the fox is hoping to eat them. The chase is exciting and, since the end of the book finds everyone safe, it never bothered me, but there's the chance it will bother you. Lilian Obligado's illustrations are mostly average but a few, especially those with bunnies everywhere!, are memorable.

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Good ol' Dennis the Menace! How could you not love this blonde haired cute kid...even if he is a tad on the mischievous side? In this book Dennis learns that adults don't like it when dogs don't behave and soon he is faced with the fact that his new best friend Ruff, may be sent away by his parents if he continues to be naughty. Dennis takes it upon himself to "help" Ruff be good and helpful. His plans don't really go according to his thoughts and soon Ruff is one bad action away from show more leaving forever. Can Dennis make sure his best friend is not sent away? Will he and Ruff learn to behave?

This is such a cute story of a boy and his dog. I actually found this book in a pile of my husbands childhood books. I love Dennis the Menace, so reading this book was so exciting for me. The pictures are so vibrant and colorful! The words are easy for young reader, but engaging for the older readers too. It's an all around cute story with some good lessons in it too. Such a great read for all ages! A must read oldie but goodie!!!

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A tale of growing up and learning responsibility as we watch Little Cottontail going through the process that will eventually lead him to become Big Cottontail. A great favorite with children and adults that after a reading session leaves one with a smile and a happy sigh.

I really liked this book. The little rabbit just wanted to be grown up, and his mother kept telling him no, no until he proved to her that he could take care of himself. In the end, he ended up telling his mom that a fox was coming and this was his test (and he passed). After this, Little Cottontail's mother said yes, you are grown up now. Have your class make a list of things grown ups do.