Pat the bunny has been a beloved american classic for 75 years. But no,, i got the same cheaply made book that was smaller that i expected. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Dorothy kunhardt has 61 books on goodreads with 30296 ratings. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the.
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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The black bunny hop is the story of pat lacey the girls. Her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for edith pat the bunny, a 1940 novelty that had movable. His honesty and remarkable command of the language. When i handed pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt to my son after i read it to him in the library, he got a really big kid smile on his face and he held it close to him. 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. Edith kunhardt is the daughter of dorothy kunhardt, and has brought life to her mothers original character through numerous pat the bunny titles. Ediths oeuvre included pat the cat, pat the puppy and pat the christmas bunny.
Pat the bunny, in the garden babies first library series by dorothy kunhardt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. This product is not worth the money the pages are thin cardboard attached to a binder and on opening it within 10mins it had fell apart. It has 18 sturdy board pages with fullcolor picture, large print, and a tactile surprise on every page. For dorothy kunhardt a childrens book was nothing more or less than. Promoting social emotional development through books pat. 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. Dorothy kunhardt books list of books by author dorothy. September 29, 1901 december 23, 1979 was an american childrensbook author, best known for the baby book pat the bunny. 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. 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 touch and feel book plastic comb may 1, 2001 by dorothy kunhardt author. This book was a classic in its full form, to exclude classic things from the book to include others daddys scratchy beard as another example, is disappointing. She was also a historian, writing several books about 19th century america, including a wellknown account of the aftermath of lincolns assassination.
One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all. 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. Pat the bunny deluxe edition by dorothy kunhardt, board book. Pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies and has been a. For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their childrenthe timeless childrens classica perfect gift for easter, baby showers and first birthdays. Apart from the page where you can pat the furry puppy, nothing else is the same as bunny. Here is a fat boxshaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as toothpaste, with a trick at every turn. For over 75 years, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. Dorothy kunhardt 19011979 was the author of the beloved classic pat the bunny, one of the bestselling childrens books of all time.
First books for baby touch and feel paperback by dorothy meserve kunhardt at target. Enduring classic tots love to pat, scratch, and sniff. The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays. Pat lacey rejected what the world told her to be and became what she was born to be, a woman on the frontlines of the 20th century cultural revolution. The black bunny hop is the story of pat lacey, whose playboy career spanned the entire organization, including bunny, jet bunny, bunny mother and coordinator of playmate promotions. 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.
Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny novelty book. For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. When most childrens books were moralistic young adult novels, kunhardt was writing books like junket is nice and pat the bunny with handwritten text, funny repetitious words, and things to touch and feel inside the books. I didnt read the dimensions of this book when buying it thinking it would be the same size as thr pat the bunny book my son loves so much. 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. 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. Dorothy kunhardt this 5 34 x 6 book can help introduce tactile experience and increase related vocabulary. Dorothy kunhardt is a very influential american author of childrens books designed to be read to small children. The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for easter, baby showers and first birthdays. It was written and illustrated by dorothy kunhardt, who was a successful childrens author when she created pat the bunny for her 3yearold daughter. Welcome to the official website of pat conroy pat conroy uses stories to explore the great themes of life.
After more than 50 years in print, pat the bunny continues to be an important development touchstone, so to speak, that babies are. Pat the bunny officially styled as pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies and has been a perennial bestseller in the u. She was also a historian and writer about the life of u. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids. Kunhardt wrote nearly 50 books, including one of the bestselling childrens books in history, pat the bunny, which has sold over six. See all books authored by dorothy kunhardt, including pat the bunny touch and feel book, and pat the bunny. Promoting social emotional development through books introducing this book to young children. Three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable, mustshare easter gift. Dorothy kunhardt wrote nearly 50 books in her lifetime, but was best known for pat the bunny, one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. Before pat, books for very little children were for reading aloud and looking at.
First books for baby pat the bunny three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable, mustshare easter gift. Pat the bunny pat the bunny touchandfeel novelty book. It is a touchandfeel book that allows children to feel and experience a variety of textures and surprises, and provides lots of. Pat the bunny is a classic book that has been around since 1940, creating wonderful memories for children and parents. Kunhardt pat the cat expands upon the tradition begun by her mother, dorothy kunhardt, creator of pat the bunny. Also, as if a bonus, it came in a collection box that included a free pat the puppy book, as written on the small invoice, but the box was intended for 3 books. This boxed set includes pat the bunny, pat the puppy, and pat the cat. The page contents are unappealing and did not capture my one year olds attention.
You can play peekaboo, look in a mirror, feel daddys scratchy face, read judys book, and actually put your finger through mummys ring. Dorothy kunhardts most popular book is pat the bunny. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Pat conroy welcome to the official website of pat conroy. Pat the bunny is the book that most of us remember growing up with. Edith kunhardt davis, author of pat the bunny sequels. While the look and sound of the 1940 classic certainly served as the model for this volumes soothing, sparsely worded text and its simple, cheerful artwork, the mores and technology of the present day make themselves known. Dorothy kunhardt was the author of over 50 childrens book, including the legendary interactive baby book, pat the bunny. Pat the bunny touch and feel book plastic comb may 1, 2001.