Lucas & Bunny

Lucas the fox is the fastest animal in the forest. But one day, when he’s racing around, he crashesinto Bunny the rabbit and bumps his head. Theinjured Bunny is petrified, but something strangehas happened to Lucas. ‘Where am I?’ the fox wails. ‘Who am I? And, um… what am I?’

Children's books
Author
Jean Paul Schutten
Original title
Ludas en Bontje
Year of publication
2024
Page count
36
Publisher
Gottmer

Age: 4+

  • A book design and illustrations with powerful impact

  • An appealing story abou an unlikely friendship

  • Equal measures of humour and suspense

  • A satisfying conclusion

  • An excellent marriage of words and pictures

Bunny seizes this opportunity – and tells Lucas that he is, in fact, a deer. ‘Did you know that rabbitsand deer are often the best of friends?’ Lucas and Bunny snuggle together, but Bunnyis terrified that the fox will regain his memory. As the days go by, Bunny slowly recovers, and Lucas realises how sad he’ll be when they go their separate ways.

The story and the illustrations are a perfect match, with Sanne te Loo’s stunning pictures lendingextra verve and humour to this tale of an unlikely friendship. This universal and touching story will appeal to readers young and old.

Jean Paul Schutten
Jean Paul Schutten is a Dutch children’s writer. Most of his work consists of informative books, especially on animals, history and science.
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