Rabbits

*Starred Review* retty much everything a child needs to know about taking care of rabbits is in this title in the A Pet's Life series. Moreover, the book is organized in a logical way that will keep kids focused as they (and their parents) decide about bringing a rabbit into their lives. Using a good-size typeface and clear, adorable photos of rabbits, this first entry in the series introduces bunnies and their variations in size and look. Particularly helpful is the diagrammed picture that points out body parts and how they're used. The book then explains how and where to choose a rabbit pet, how to provide a safe and clean place for them to live, and ways to keep a rabbit well fed and exercised. (There's only a small misstep when female rabbits are referred to as neutered when, according to the glossary, the correct term is spayed). The book then follows rabbits as they go to the vet, grow up, and grow older. Useful Tips and a Fact File add more information. Fact-filled, fun to look at, and a pleasure to read.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2009 Booklist

Gr 1-3-These books are full of factual information. Each title describes the life cycle of its respective subject, its habitat, and daily care. Labeled photographs indicate the animal's body parts and their functions ("Whiskers for sensing," "Front paws for feeding and grooming," etc.). The author makes it clear that pets must be fed and played with daily and their cages cleaned regularly. Suggestions on how to hold the animal are included. Color photographs show children of different races. These easy-to-read, large-print books will appeal to beginning readers. Excellent overviews of the responsibilities of pet owners.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.