Editorial Reviews

 

The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn opens to a new day’s beginning in the forest. The day awakens with singing birds as it introduces best friends Bunny and Fawn, who have lived together all of their lives.  Picture book readers will be delighted with the lovely forest scenes of artist Damien Hall, who enhances Michael Lingo’s gentle adventure stories about two friends who are nicely settled in comfortable, predictable lives and relationships … until everything changes.

The friends help one another and also impart wisdom and support as potential scenarios for disaster evolve (“Take a deep breath and try to remain calm,” says Fawn).  Between storms and a home that is falling apart to issues of being separated, stuck, and threatened, Fawn and Bunny find ways to not just survive, but learn and thrive from the adversity which shakes their home.

Lingo’s ability to embed mindful thoughts about choices, solutions, and independence into his story of friendship gives read-aloud adults plenty of opportunities for encouraging social understanding in the very young.

The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn’s juxtaposition of insights with adventure makes it the perfect item of choice for elementary-level libraries and read-aloud parents seeking stories that prove inspirational and different.

- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

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"The average American moves every five years. That means the trauma of moving affects the average child at least three to four times as they mature into adults. Michael S. Lingo helps children understand the meaning of family and home through The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn. In this children’s picture book, your child will learn the importance of family and how families don’t all look alike. They will also understand that adversity is common and must be faced with perseverance. Bunny and Fawn call each other sisters and form their own family. A terrible storm destroys their log home, and they start looking for a new place to live. In their search, they become separated and face different dangers. Finally, they learn that home is more of a feeling than a place, and anywhere they are together is home.

 

Is there a move in your children’s future? Probably so. The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn by Michael S. Lingo can help your child prepare for the confusion involved in any move. This story is written compassionately and will entertain your child as they wonder what will happen next. A sunny day turns into a stormy day that causes the little family to find a new place to live. You can use this book to discuss the move and the issues involved: new school, new friends, new neighborhood, etc. Even though a move can be traumatic, it is important to remember that home is where you are with family. Damien Hall does a superb job of illustrating the text. Themes include the importance of the love of family, moving, perseverance, home, and overcoming adversity. I highly recommend this book to all young readers."

- Philip Van Heusen, Reader's Favorite

""The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn" is a relatable, lovely story that shows that "home" is any place where the ones you love are. I loved the message that families come in all shapes and sizes."
- Kameron Brook, Reedsy

"...Michael S. Lingo's storytelling is simple yet profound, emphasizing themes of family, perseverance, and the true meaning of home..."The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn" is a delightful read that will leave a lasting impression on its audience. It is a testament to the strength of familial bonds and the idea that home is where the heart is. This book is highly recommended for young readers and anyone who enjoys a touching story about love, adventure, and finding one's way home."
- Kid's Picture Book

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The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn is a wonderful, moving, and insightful book for young readers that will help young readers to understand home is so much more than a physical place. This sensational children’s book is a story that is poignant and stands out thanks to its important life lessons that will leave a lasting impact on young minds. It makes for an incredible book that will entertain and inform your child(ren) at the same time thanks to the brilliant story that is written between the pages of The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn. That is why I already recommend this book however if you need more convincing then continue to read to learn more!

The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn is a unique, memorable, and captivating children’s book that will teach young readers many valuable life lessons in a touching and beautiful story! The reader in The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn will be introduced to the stars of the book, Bunny and Fawn, who live in the forest in an old log and enjoy their days exploring and partaking in fun activities. However, when a storm destroys their log home they are distraught and start seeking out a new home. Along the way they face great hardships and come to learn that home is more of a feeling and that anywhere, as long as you are together can be home and this is the beautiful message at the heart of the book.

The journey the reader will encounter in The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn is wonderful and will have young readers captivated thanks to the illustrations and the captivating story and of course the incredible writing! It is a unique and thought-provoking story that I believe children will adore and has the ability to calm young readers’ anxiety if they themselves are having to move home. It informs children beautifully of a life lesson about moving homes and explains it to them in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way so that children will be impacted and understand perfectly.

Michael S. Lingo is the incredibly talented author of The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn who clearly knows how to write unique but engaging stories! It was evident to me from the start that Lingo is a passionate writer who surely loves entertaining children with his literature and putting a smile on children’s faces as well as helping them.

The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn is a touching story that flows perfectly from beginning to end. With children’s books, you have to make sure they are always captivated because children’s attention wavers quite quickly, and I already know Michael S. Lingo doesn’t have an issue with this! As his book is captivating from the get-go and will be able to capture children’s attention with ease. Lingo is a talented author whose children’s book is simply stunning; his words leap off the page effortlessly so that this book is fast and enjoyable.

To conclude my thoughts on this charming children’s book, I would say if you are looking for the perfect children’s book, then this stunning book is for you! Your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends children… all children will adore this book! So I implore all of you lovely readers to buy this. The Adventures of Bunny and Fawn gets five stars from me!

Thank you so much for reading book lovers! I appreciate it so much.

- Aimee, Red Headed Book Lover