Jackalope

Abso-freaking-lutely adorable in every way Ever wonder about the real legend of the Jackalope? Wonder no longer because sisters Janet and Susan have written down the "history" of this mythical animal from the North American planes. Narrated by an old armadillo, we learn of a young jackrabbit named Jac......more

I think this was a very good book to teach kids that they should be happy with themselves and never wish to be anyone else or to lie to get there way. It was a very cute story and the pictures were great for children.......more

Format: 54 pages (including end papers). Appx. 2500 words. Mixing the legend of the jackalope with themes from Snow White and Pinocchio, Stevens and Grummel weave the tale of a jackrabbit who wishes he were fierce to hilarious effect. Puns abound in the text as the jackrabbit asks his fairy godrabbit......more

Personal reaction: I liked this book and I enjoyed reading it because it was clever and funny. I would read this book to first graders. This story is interesting because there is a narrator character that pops up every few pages to insert a comment but overall, it's told through character's interact......more

In this book, Jack is a hare who wants to be intimidating. Luckily, he meets his fairy godrabbit, a very cute character who has a lot of silly puns involving vegetables, and she grants him one wish. He wishes to have horns like an antelope to make himself look fierce. Jack’s wish is granted, but com......more