It's Not Easy Being a Bunny is a children's book written by Marilyn Sadler and illustrated by Roger Bollen, first published in 1983.[1] In 2024, it was the No. 1 bestseller on Publishers Weekly's Easter children's picture book list.[1]
 Front cover, designed by Roger Bollen | |
| Author | Marilyn Sadler |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Roger Bollen |
| Language | English |
| Series | Beginner Books |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 1983 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and paperback) |
| Pages | 39 |
| ISBN | 978-0-679-85410-4 |
| OCLC | 56505637 |
Plot
editIt is about a young bunny named P.J. Funnybunny and his adventures as he goes to live with various different animals because he does not like being a bunny. The story ends with him being a bunny again when he comes back to the other bunnies and he likes them all again.
Reception
editA 2010 article in The Los Angeles Times described the book as "bereft of plot but long on character development and big, goofy illustrations".[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Juris, Carolyn (8 April 2024). "This Week's Bestsellers: April 8, 2024". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 17 August 2024 – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Erskine, Chris (18 September 2010). "First, Oprah. Now, bed bugs. Stop the madness!". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
