Mr. and Mrs Bunny--Detectives Extraordinare! by Polly Horvath, illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Published: Schwartz & Wade (Imprint of Random House), February 2012
Recommended Age: 8 & up
In a Nutshell: Dear Wes Anderson (Moonrise Kingdom, The Royal Tanenbaums), Please, please, PLEASE pick up this book, do your magic, and make it a movie. What you did for Fantastic Mr. Fox was genius, and if you ever consider converting a beloved children's book onto the screen again, this is it!
A hilariously divine story about girl, Madeline, who behaves like an adult and her ridiculous, hippie parents who were abducted by looney capitalist foxes are in search of Madeline's Uncle Runyun, a secret decoder scientist employed by the Canadian government. Frantic to find her disappeared parents, she seeks the help of two rabbits whom she has the ability to converse with (she can speak rabbit!) AND who just so happen to be detectives (fedora-wearing, amateur detectives!). Teaming up for the search, the reader is launched into the journey of Madeline and Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit on a comical adventure, with a cast of characters you'll never forget.
I listened to the audio version which was such a treat. I usually only listen to audiobooks in the car and after a few days of listening, my two-year old would request, "Bunnies? Listen to bunnies?" My husband listened to a little as well, but decided to stop because he'd like to read it cover to cover in it's entirety. Needless to say, it was a hit with the whole family.
This was my first time reading Polly Horvath, and certainly not my last.
Perfect For: Roald Dahl junkies, as well as Wallace & Grommit watchers. A family road trip must-listen.
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