Review by Booklist Review
PreS. Those intrepid rabbits who previously appeared in Cowboy Bunnies (1998) and Astro Bunnies (2001) are now underwater--or above the waves, riding dolphins, as the cover art shows. As always, the rhyme is exquisitely simple: Scuba bunnies / long to see / what's beneath / the deep blue sea. But the artwork accents the whimsy and finds literal and figurative depth through the use of mixed media and computer techniques. The pictures featuring graphically designed fishes, pitted rocks, and gelatinous waves give the spreads dimension, but the use of colorings such as pale yellow and delft blues in the pre- and postwater scenes adds a vintage look that shows the affection between the little bunnies and the mother who lets her kids be explorers. A charmer that touches all the right buttons. --Ilene Cooper Copyright 2004 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
A companion to Astro Bunnies and Cowboy Bunnies, Scuba Bunnies by Christine Loomis, illus. by Ora Eitan, suggests that bathtime is the perfect time for an undersea excursion. The bunnies "Poke and peek in secret places/ Peering into fishy places," while visiting pirate ships, avoiding sharks and making other aquatic acquaintances. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-After a bath, "Scuba bunnies/Long to see/What's beneath/The deep blue sea." Donning wet suits and snorkels, the rabbits dive into a gentle, imaginative adventure. "Across the waves upon the tide," they encounter sharks, dolphins, whales, otters, and a sunken pirate ship. Upon their safe return home, their mamas welcome them back with hugs and tuck them into bed. As in Cowboy Bunnies (1997) and Astro Bunnies (2001, both Putnam), the story is told in rhyming couplets, perfect for reading aloud. Eitan's mixed-media illustrations include computer manipulation. The orange "fishy faces" blowing bubbles seem to leap off the page and, as the creatures backstroke home, the swirling background adds dramatic flair. Shared at bedtime, this title is sure to make a splash and to inspire many dreams.-Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Scuba bunnies / Bold and brave / Sink beneath / A rolling wave."" After their baths, various bunnies say goodbye to their mamas, don scuba gear, and head for the ocean, where they encounter lots of different marine animals. Though this book isn't as engaging as the Cowboy Bunnies and Astro Bunnies outings, the rhymes here are solid and the mixed-media art gives the bunnies personality. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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