Me and Other Bunnies

PreS-Gr 2–Willems uses an array of bunnies to show children how we are connected and how pronouns change depending on who they represent. With bright monochromatic backdrops, the book starts with one bunny and the text “i am ME.” This is followed by another bunny and “you are YOU.” The two bunnies become an “US” who are then compared to “THEM” and then are “US” again when grouped with “THEM.” At the end, the original bunny is alone and declares “and i am still ME!” What might seem, at first glance, a simplistic introduction to pronouns is actually a celebration of individuality and belonging. A variety of diverse bunnies are portrayed, including bunnies in wheelchairs and those with vision impairment. The author’s signature artwork is evident here, and fans of Knuffle Bunny will enjoy the many versions of this familiar character. It may be that the presence of a lowercase letter “i” is a poor model for children just learning to write, but it suits the spirit of the story.