The most complicated and art worthy picture book I have ever read! This book is amazing. Told in the format of a calender, Emily Gravett's illustrations is what steals the show here. Using the Fibonacci old age question as her muse, Gravett creatively creates a book presenting and answer the question: If a pair of baby rabbits are put into a field how many rabbits will be there at the end of each month, and at the end of the year?Lonely Rabbit and Chalk Rabbit learn a lesson of survival as they deal with the elements of the weather, while trying to answer the question. The two rabbits deal with heat, snow, rain, overpopulation, fatigue and hunger throughout the year. This book is creative, in that it is thought provoking for children and adults alike. The story is told through writings marked on the month of each calender page, and thier attachments- invitations, flyers, recipe book, news paper, etc... Although the reader follows along with the busy higly detailed art work, he/she is definetly in for a surprise at the end!A must have for any child's or primary grade classroom library, but the content and vocabulary is geared toward older children- upper elementary and middle school. This book could used in a math class- which the book is not really about, or in a English classs to teach about different modes of writing. One could even use this book to teach the seasons to younger children. I really love the Fibonacci series. It comes in very handy with my handweaving. I am not the biggest math geek in my family, but I do actually like mathematics.So when a colleague bought this book for the library, she made sure I saw it. I think it is a blast. It is one of those wonderful picture books written for both kids and parents. The humor is just great. Now I have to decide if all my nieces and nephews are too old for it. I am going to buy at least one copy, but maybe I know a few families who might enjoy it.
What do You think about The Rabbit Problem (2010)?
A creative and beautifully illustrated book, perfect for sharing one on one with an older child.
—Renee
I like this book because all the bunnies add up.
—Buddy
Love flip books for young children! Very cute!
—nika
A pop up math book about exponential numbers.
—leigh
