Adult Books

		Watership Down by Richard Adams Watership Down is one of those wonderful works that appeals to readers both youngand old. Chronicles the adventures of a group of rabbits searching for a safe place to establish a new warren where they can live in peace. Their travels into unfamiliar yards, farms, and fields makes for an imaginative, captivating journey. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Tales From Watership Down by Richard Adams This latest work follows the aftermath of the original’s climactic ending and includes the rabbits’ retelling of various myths, plus some new twists and developments. This is a captivating introduction to Adams’s warren for first-time visitors, and those who loved the original Watership Down won’t be disappointed. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Hershey: A Tale of a Curious House Rabbit by G.G. Hall Based on the life of a real pet rabbit, Hershey begins his tale as he arrives at his new home, newly adopted from a shelter. He soon meets the other pet rabbits as well as some other unusual and interesting creatures, and quickly learns how to secretly explore the large house that he lives in. Eventually, he and his new faithful accomplice, Pepper the rabbit, manage to knock down a Christmas tree, spill syrup all over the pantry and invade a closet full of their owners’ shoes, mistakenly overturning a container of baby powder. Their human owners don’t suspect a thing – or do they? More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Trouble in the Attic by G.G. Hall The world famous house rabbit is back! It has been a year since Hershey and Pepper ventured outdoors and Hershey is now the senior house rabbit. An orphaned girl named Penny and a new rabbit called Charlie have moved into Trickel Manor. Hershey and Pepper decide to find out about these new residents. Just as they make the acquaintances, a series of events unfold when the rogue rats of the air ducts kidnap an attic bat named Harwick. Hershey, the other rabbits and Penny must attempt to rescue him while dodging the quirky sitter Mrs. Cauliflower who has come to take care of them. A huge battle unfolds in the attic and one of the other bats named Rousetta dies in the midst of things. Or was she murdered? Just as Hershey and the others are about to find out, a sudden sad event requires them to once again venture into the backyard. A snowstorm complicates their excursion and now Penny is missing. Will they find her or perish in the snow? Will they find out what happened to Rousetta? Where will all of this take them this time? G.G. Hall returns after success with the original Hershey- A Tale of a Curious House Rabbit. It circulated the globe and tickled the hearts of all ages. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Fifteen Rabbits by Felix Salten Sometimes it seems like one of two things happens with authors: either they are popular in their lifetimes and then forgotten or they are starving artists during their lifetimes and discovered later. Salten falls into the former category. Hardly anyone today even knows that the Disney movie “Bambi” was loosely based on the much more mature and sophisticated novel “Bambi: A Life in the Woods” by Salten. Later, in 1929, he published “Fifteen Rabbits.” The author clearly spent a lot of time informally studying rabbits before writing the novel. While the characters are anthropomorphized some, Salten captures a lot of truths about rabbits as well. One of the best things about Salten’s work is simply that it was written in the era of literature rather than just books, when writing was an art form rather than merely a means to an end. Today writing is rarely beautiful; words are just a tool for conveying the plotline. Salten’s artfulness, however, does not come at the expense of the plot. Indeed, the novel is a page-turner. It is really too bad “Fifteen Rabbits” is largely forgotten today, even among rabbit lovers. More info on purchasing online
		The Warren by Fred L. Tate Welcome to The Warren, where you’ll meet Bumper, Roi, Anastasia, Gracie, and a few other rabbits as well. Each rabbit has a story to tell. Bumper loves his owner, the pretty woman with the long hair who calls him Little Bunny One. But when tragedy strikes and Bumper’s lovely owner dies of cancer, he has to go live with a new owner, and he’s scared. All rabbits are afraid of new things. He soon learns to love his new owner, but tragedy strikes again when his rear teeth start to hurt him and he has to go to the veterinarian. Going to the veterinarian means more new things that scare Bumper. But God means all things for our good, and he has something wonderful planned for Bumper. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Rabbit Warren Peace: Burrowed from the Classics by Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace is widely regarded as one of the greatest books ever written. But while many intend to read this classic—with nearly 1,500 pages and well over half a million words—it’s no wonder that very few succeed. Now, Tolstoy’s greatest work is hopping into bookshops with a fabulously furry new twist. Rabbit Warren Peace recreates the epic novel’s most iconic scenes of love, death, and war—all with the help of a cast of supremely talented bunnies. Both accessible and adorable, this new edition of War and Peace is suitable for all ages. With original photography throughout and beautiful details, such as introductory dramatis personae, this new book will be sure to delight and entertain. More Info on Purchasing Online…

Children’s Books

		The Forgotten Rabbit by Nancy Furstinger With its compelling color illustrations and evocative descriptions, The Forgotten Rabbit tells the tale of Bella the rabbit as she makes a giant leap from neglected Easter bunny to cherished animal companion. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Bunny of the Woods by Natalie Clarke Go along on an Easter Egg hunt with James and Joy and discover interesting facts about real-life rabbits, Russian Easter customs and traditions! Written and illustrated by a school teacher with facts provided by House Rabbit Society, Bunny of the Forest is an interactive e-book that children of all ages are sure to enjoy. While it’s Easter-themed, it’s sure to become a favorite that kids will want to revisit throughout the year. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Where’s the Easter Bunny? (App) by Natalie Clarke of Life Cleansing Easter will be here soon, and the Easter Bunny is gearing up for his annual visit to deliver goodies to children all over the world. There’s just one challenge! Where is the Easter bunny? This app has amazing games and activities in which you can find the Easter bunny to earn valuable points to unlock many exciting achievements. Very HRS-friendly message. More Info on Purchasing Online… or through iTunes here.
		Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry In the story of how a baby rabbit and apartment cat come to be close friends, the artwork is as engaging – and as beautifully executed – as the text. A Caldecott Honor Book. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Hannah’s House Rabbit by Loren Spiotta-DiMare This book tells the story of how Hannah learns about the joy that a rabbit can bring into her life. A pet rabbit can be a rascal but also a love sponge. Delightful illustrations are part of this charming book. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Bunny’s Busy Day by Marilyn Mansdorf This one of a kind documentary of a wild cottontail rabbit followed from babyhood to great grandfather contains amazing photographs of Busy Bunny playing in the author’s backyard garden. The story and photographs follow in detail the life and playtime of a very wild cottontail. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale by Jan Brett When Nicki drops one of his new white mittens in the snow, he doesn’t even notice it’s missing. One by one, the woodland animals discover the mitten and crawl inside, each one larger than the last: a mole, a rabbit, even a big, brown bear! Beautifully illustrated by Jan Brett. Read Beth Woolbright’s review from the House Rabbit Journal is also available online. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales by Beatrix Potter This volume brings all of Beatrix Potter’s 23 Peter Rabbit Tales together in one book. Arranged in the order in which they were first published, the stories are complete and unabridged with the original color illustrations by Potter. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams and William Nicholson A stuffed toy rabbit comes to life in Margery Williams’s timeless tale of the transformative power of love. This sentimental classic–perfect for any child who’s ever thought that maybe, just maybe, his or her toys have feelings–has been charming children since its first publication in 1922. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe and Alan Daniel Before it’s too late, Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in the Monroe household — a suspicious-looking bunny with unusual habits…and fangs! More Info on Purchasing Online…
		The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit by Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney Through his retelling of Joel Chandler Harris’s tales, Lester has made this unique collection of African-American folktales accessible to today’s listeners. Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and a host of critters come to life under Lester’s auspices. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson A favorite of many HRS volunteers! New folks are coming to live in the Big House. The animals of Rabbit Hill wonder if they will plant a garden and thus be good providers. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (Illustrator) Children listen to the comforting story of a mother’s steadfast love for her baby bunny in the classic story, “The Runaway Bunny.” More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Jackrabbit by Jonathan London, Deborah Kogan Ray (Illustrator), T. Gates (Editor) When a baby jackrabbit’s home is destroyed by developers, she is cared for by a human family until she is big enough to live on her own in the wild. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		The Whispering Rabbit by Margaret Wise Brown A very sweet, charmlingly illustrated, children’s book. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram An all-time classic children’s book. This one features a mama hare who works hard to tell her baby how much she loves him. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Buns Travels Across America by Cottonpaw The title page lists the author as the rabbit Cottonpaw and the photographer is David Love. Cottonpaw (Buns for short) lives in Texas, but gets to travel all over the U.S. He is photographed in NYC, Boston, at Niagara Falls, in Washington D.C., St. Louis, San Francisco, Hollywood, at the Grand Canyon, the summit of Pike’s Peak in Colorado and more. None of the pictures–with the exception of the one portraying Cottonpaw right next to an alligator in a Louisiana bayou–looks Photoshopped or doctored in any way. It really seems Cottonpaw’s humans actually took him to all those places. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		The Rabbits’ Wedding by Garth Williams Garth Williams is best known for having illustrated the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. While the rabbit characters are somewhat anthropomorphized, this is still a beautiful book about a bonded pair of rabbits. (They are portrayed as being wild rabbits and yet one of them is black while the other is white.) This book was widely banned in the U.S. when it was first published in 1958, because segregationists felt it promoted interracial marriage. Read the New York Times article about the controversy here More Info on Purchasing Online…
		While We Were Out by Ho Baek Lee This book is an imagining of what the Lee family’s pet rabbit does all day while the humans are out. Inspired their actual pet rabbit named Palpary. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		A Bunny for All Seasons by Janet Schulman and Meilo So Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Meilo So, this book tells the story of a year in the life of a wild rabbit. It is partly educational in that everything the rabbit does is realistic. Little to no anthropomphizing here. Our heroine lives near and regularly avails herself of someone’s garden, so a gardener will either get a good laugh out of this book or break out in hives. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Little Cottontail by Carl Memling and Lilian Obligado The story of a baby being taught by his mom all the rabbity things he needs to know. Fairly realistic and somewhat educational. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Rabbits and Raindrops by Jim Arnosky A wild rabbit and her litter on a fine spring day (until it begins to rain). This is mostly a picture book with minimal text. Really nice watercolor paintings illustrate the story. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown and Garth Williams Generations of children have followed this furry, lovable bunny on his journey to find a home. A family favorite since 1956, Margaret Wise Brown’s simple yet playful tale is beautifully complemented by Garth Williams’s exquisite artwork. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Bunny’s Noisy Book by Margaret Wise Brown and Lisa McCue Bunny’s Noisy Book is the story of a wild baby rabbit leaving the nest and exploring his environment for the first time. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		My Dear Noel: The Story of a Letter from Beatrix Potter by Jane Johnson This book relates the true story of how the Peter Rabbit books came to be. It introduces us to Beatrix Potter and the real Peter rabbit who inspired her children’s books. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Just Like Me by Miriam Schlein and Marilyn Janovitz This is the whimsical, sweet story of a baby cottontail and his mom. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Little Bunny Biddle Bunny by David Kirk Beautifully and whimsically illstrated by the author. Similar to the above book, it is a fairly realistic representation of a day in the life of a baby wild rabbit with minimal anthropomorphizing. More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Eat Your Lettuce (The Bunnyrific Adventures of Juni the Wonderbunny) by Dr. Jan Smith Eat Your Lettuce is the delightful first volume in the new children’s book series, The Bunnyrific Adventures of Juni the Wonderbunny. Written in charming rhymes, this story will bring smiles to the faces of its readers, and to those to whom the book is read! More Info on Purchasing Online…
		Bun on the Run (The Bunnyrific Adventures of Juni the Wonderbunny by Dr. Jan Smith Bun on the Run is the very funny second volume in the new children’s book series, The Bunnyrific Adventures of Juni the Wonderbunny. Juniper Smith (affectionately nicknamed, “Juni”) is a two-year-old house rabbit with a very playful personality. Readers will learn about the unique, quirky and surprising behaviors of rabbits, as Juni proceeds on her hilarious, daily routine of eating, running, hopping, exploring, resting, twirling and exercising! More Info on Purchasing Online…