Bunny and Clyde by Megan Mcdonald (review)
2024; Johns Hopkins University Press; Volume: 77; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1353/bcc.2024.a917189
ISSN1558-6766
ResumoReviewed by: Bunny and Clyde by Megan Mcdonald Kate Quealy-Gainer, Editor Mcdonald, Megan Bunny and Clyde; illus. by Scott Nash. Candlewick, 2024 [128p] Trade ed. ISBN 9781536228731 $16.99 Reviewed from digital galleys R Gr. 1-3 Do-gooders Bunny and Clyde are fed up with playing nice, so the rabbit and the [End Page 222] chipmunk set their sights on being as bad as possible. They don’t really know how to do that though, so they head to the trusty library, where they find all sorts of mischievous inspiration from a bad kitty, an interrupting chicken, and two criminal mice. Unfortunately, their every attempt at dastardly deeds ends on a positive note. When they thought they were yanking up Darby’s flower bed, the squirrel is actually delighted to find the duo has pulled all the weeds. They toilet paper Thornton’s rosebushes, only to find they protected the flowers from an unexpected frost. The spider they leave in Hamilton’s bike basket is perfect for the skunk’s science project, and their successful emptying of Rowena’s piggy bank only benefits the bird, who wanted the coins without breaking the bank. The stakes are low, the action breezy, and the gentle humor reminiscent of Frog and Toad, making this an excellent next read for lovers of those books. The two friends are distinct but not overly drawn, with Bunny’s penchant for puns and Clyde’s scaredy-cat nature bringing delightful whimsy. Chapters are nicely episodic for budding readers, and the friends’ shenanigans are perfectly paced within each section, providing quick but useful breathers for those kids just building up to chapter books. Final art not seen. Copyright © 2024 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
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