Review by Booklist Review
Logan is a stay-at-home bunny terrified to go on an adventure with his daring friend, Luna. When she leaves in a huff after trying repeatedly to get him to join her on an adventure, Logan tries unsuccessfully to go about his day. He realizes that things are more fun with Luna around and, to prove that he can be a little bit brave, decides to go outside. When he can't find his friend, Logan starts on a quest, encountering a series of woodland creatures on the way, and without realizing it, he begins to have adventures of his own. A dramatic rescue at the end of the story reaffirms that heroic acts often start with just a bit of bravery. Kinnear's vibrant illustrations in lush colors and expressive figure designs capture the character's emerging adventurous spirit. This book would be a good complement to other picture books and early readers about bravery, such as Jabari Jumps (2017), by Gaia Cornwall, or Tomorrow I'll Be Brave (2018), by Jessica Hische.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2--Logan, a "stay-at-home bunny," cautiously listens to his pal Luna recount her hair-raising adventures. Luna repeatedly asks Logan to come along, but he declines the invitations with a jittery, "Oh, no. I'll never go outside. It's far too scary." Luna eventually stomps off in a huff, leaving Logan to regret his reticence. After packing an emergency kit and gathering his courage, the timid rabbit tiptoes outside to patch things up with his friend. With some help from neighborly forest animals, Logan goes places he never ventured before, including a dive underwater, a deerback ride through tree-lined woods, and a peek inside the mouth of a dark cave. Pushed out of his comfort zone, the bunny not only rises to the challenge, but discovers he enjoys the journey. Kinnear's winsome illustrations showcase Logan's palpable emotions, from droopy-eared despondency, to wide-eyed fright, to head-held-high satisfaction. In the well-placed plot, Logan triumphantly saves Luna from the clutches of a hungry wolf with quick thinking and a creative use of cookies. VERDICT A pleasingly positive tale about facing fears and taking a leap into the unknown. Pair with Melanie Watt's Scaredy Squirrel.--Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ont.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
A bunny overcomes his fear of the outside world and sets off on his first adventure.Bunny friends Logan and Luna couldn't be more different. Logan is a "stay-at-home-bunny." Luna is daring and has "new adventures every day." Luna invites Logan to join in her adventures, but he is too scared. One day, fed up with Logan's timorousness, Luna stomps off in frustration. Logan feels awful and realizes he must make up with her immediately to save their friendship. There's only one problemshe's "OUTSIDE!" Reluctantly, he packs a higgledy-piggledy assemblage of items and heads out the door. The outside world is scary, but thankfully Logan meets some helpful forest friends. As Logan searches for Luna, he discovers whole new worlds and creatures: underwater, among the trees, and deep inside a dark cave. He kind of likes it. When he stops to rest, he hears a cry of distress. Luna is in trouble! Logan must summon all his courage to save her, rising magnificently to the occasion using a surprising secret weapon. Kinnear illustrates Logan's romp through the autumnal woods and beyond with a touch of whimsy. The rich, vibrant paletteswirling waters in cool shades of blue and glowing woodlands drenched in warm, earthy huespaired with a lighthearted text makes for a charming story.A sweet addition to the "you're braver than you think" shelf. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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