Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids rebecca. Good night, bunny, read aloud by story time with nana duration. This book is an interactive book that provides early readers with things to touch, things to move, things to smell, and things to peek at. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt. It was partly an experiment in using interactive elements in a book, which was unusual at the time pat the bunny came out, took off and goes on, a novelty that children never tire of. Its still in its original box and has a ball on one page that was changed to a button box in later editions. I had no idea it had been around since 1940, but i imagine that since its first publication every subsequent generation has. Pat the bunny using books to teach toddlers to follow. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Written in 1940, its certainly a classic aka old, but dont let its age fool you.
Parents need to know that this interactive book first published in 1940 is a classic loved by generations. Apr 07, 2009 my mother wrote pat the bunny in 1940 when i was 12. Midway of these thrills, if a tiny finger is poked at a red ball it really squeaks bader, 238. Pat the bunny official styled as pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies that has been a perennial bestseller in the u. Julia restoin roitfeld curates pat the bunny mom and baby. Wrote is not quite the right word, even though the book is 5 words long. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt and golden books overview a deluxe, oversized version of the timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers, first birthdays, and easter for generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. A deluxe, oversized version of the timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays. A deluxe, oversized version of the timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers, first birthdays, and easter for generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children.
Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a. Small quarto, original pictorial stiff paper boards, original box. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies and has been a perennial bestseller in the united states since its publication in 1940. Written by dorothy kunhardt for her 3 year old daughter, the book involved touchy feely activities for very young children like. Check out our pat the bunny book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our childrens books shops. Toddlers still enjoy this darling little book if you use the book as its intended interactively. Pat the bunny dorothy kunhardt first edition raptis rare books. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt, isbn. It is a touchandfeel book that allows children to feel and experience a variety of textures and surprises, and provides lots of. First published in 1940, this endearing book has become a beloved classic and a bestselling childrens book.
Pat the bunny, the iconic childrens book that has sold millions of copies since its release in 1940, is hitting palm beach in a new way. They go on and on about how they have included pages from the 1940 version but in doing so, they have left out the bunny. Wellconceived and welldesigned, it has stood the test of time, even though plenty of other interactive. This boxed set includes pat the bunny, pat the puppy, and pat the cat.
My mother wrote pat the bunny in 1940 when i was 12. You can play peekaboo, look in a mirror, feel daddys scratchy face, read judys book, and actually put your finger through mummys ring. Here is a fat boxshaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as toothpaste, with a trick at every turn. Written by dorothy kunhardt for her 3 year old daughter, the book involved touchy feely activities for very young children like patting the bunnys fur and feeling daddys scratchy beard. Its been awhile since ive seen pat the bunny dolls but if i find some i may need to stock up. Since its first publication in 1940, pat the bunny has sold over 6 million copies, making it the number 6 all time bestselling childrens hardcover book. Like the cover of little fur family, with its patch of tangible belly fur, dorothy kunhardts eternal classic pat the bunny 1940 makes the board book experience a tactile oneindeed, that is. Dec 06, 2010 pat the bunny adobe after effects credit. To ask other readers questions about pat the bunny, please sign up. For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between. The global marketplace for vintage and handmade items. Dorothy kunhardt created pat the bunny for her 3yearold daughter, edith.
For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. Published in 1940 by simon and schuster, pat the bunny was one of the first interactive books for children. Davis, a childrens book author and daughter of dorothy kunhardt, who wrote the groundbreaking interactive childrens book pat the bunny in 1940, writes a quietly moving literary memoir. Since then, thanks to dorothys daughter, edith kunhardt, pat the bunny has expanded to include new and wonderful characters and stories that will be entertaining children for generations to come. Published august 15th 1999 by golden books first published 1940.
Best known for her 1940 perennial bestseller pat the bunny, which was a groundbreaker in the touchandfeel genre, dorothy kunhardt also published nearly 50 other books for children and adults. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the bunny. It is not a book in the traditional sense, but more a collection of things to do, such as pat the fake fur of a rabbit on one page, feel a bit of sandpaper that stands for daddys scratchy face on another, and look in a mirror on yet another. With texture, peekaboo, mirrors, and more, this timeless book and its two sequels make babies gurgle with glee. Features four lost pages restored from the 1940 first edition. It is not a book in the traditional sense, but more a collection of things to do, such as pat the fake fur of a rabbit on one page, feel a bit of sandpaper that. Apr 02, 2015 originally published in 1940, pat the bunny was the first interactive book of its kind and a pioneer in baby development. The book is designed to help toddlers learn to follow directions. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Here is a fat boxshaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as tooth paste, with a trick at every turn. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny is an established classic of american childrens literature, and was quite groundbreaking in its day, feeling daddys scratchy face, and reading a story about a bunny, of course. I had no idea it had been around since 1940, but i imagine that since its first publication every subsequent generation has experienced it in some form.
One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touch andfeel book offers. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny is an established classic of american childrens literature, and was quite groundbreaking in its day, offering an interactive experience to young child readerlisteners that was quite unique. I dont care about the new shakey buttons and the squeaky ball. Dorothy kunhardt pat the bunny vintage childrens book 1940 early edition. When i read golden legacy a few weeks ago, i was struck by how books like pat the bunny redefined childrens literature in the last century. It is not a book in the traditional sense, but more a collection of things to do, such as pat the fake fur of a rabbit on one page, feel a bit of sandpaper that stands for daddys scratchy face on another, and look in a mirror on yet. Those words have been read countless times since the publication of this classic in 1940. Play along with paul and judy as they smell the flowers, look in the mirror, play peekaboo, and, of course, pat the bunny. Edith kunhardt davis, author of pat the bunny sequels. The outstanding features are those that allow children to use their senses feeling, seeing, touching, and smelling as they interact with the book. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt board book the parent store.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt 1940 vintage childrens. First published in 1940 by dorothy kunhardt the touchandfeel board book, pat the bunny is still a staple in any nursery. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the. For millions of children over generations, an introduction to the joys of reading has come courtesy of pat the bunny, the classic 1940 picture book by dorothy kunhardt that beckons young. Upon receipt, i opened the book to relive the pat the bunny magic. Jan 19, 2020 her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for edith pat the bunny, a 1940 novelty that had movable parts and invited young readers to touch and. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt is a classic book for young children that was published in 1940. In excellent condition with the queaking ball, which no longer squeaks. Pat the bunny is the book that most of us remember growing up with. Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a preschool.
Pat the bunny on april 1, 2012, it will get a special holiday update and will be free for those who own the app and a seasonal incentive for parents to get this classic for their little ones. Pat the bunny has been a beloved american classic for 75 years. Rubbing to publishers box, lacking one of four flaps. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt has been known as babys first gift for over 70 years. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt. Aug 01, 20 best known for her 1940 perennial bestseller pat the bunny, which was a groundbreaker in the touchandfeel genre, dorothy kunhardt also published nearly 50 other books for children. It encourages toddlers to explore the world of two children with actions like patting soft fur, smelling flowers, and looking in a mirror. It was partly an experiment in using interactive elements in a book, which was unusual at the timepat the bunny came out, took off and goes on, a novelty that children never tire of. First published in 1940, pat the bunny has sold over six million copies and is one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny by dorothy. Published in 1940, pat the bunny was known as a babys first book for generations, a staple in many babies first sensory explorations. Before pat, books for very little children were for reading aloud and looking at.
Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny was the first interactive book of its kind and a pioneer in baby development. Her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for edith pat the bunny, a 1940 novelty that had movable parts and invited young readers to touch and. This classic activity book was first published by golden books in 1940 and was a favorite of all our children. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny collectors. Those friends of mine keep on having the babies and babies must be given books. They go on and on about how they have included pages from the 1940 version but in doing. Three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable, mustshare easter gift. Now, i cant imagine my toddler sons library being complete without books. Pat the bunny is a classic book that has been around since 1940, creating wonderful memories for children and parents. Jan 21, 2020 for millions of children over generations, an introduction to the joys of reading has come courtesy of pat the bunny, the classic 1940 picture book by dorothy kunhardt that beckons young. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny was the first interactive book of its kind. Mar 23, 2009 when i read golden legacy a few weeks ago, i was struck by how books like pat the bunny redefined childrens literature in the last century. Dec 23, 1990 my mother wrote pat the bunny in 1940 when i was 12. A deluxe, oversized version of the timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers, first birthdays, and easter.