Overview
Francisco the bunny is determined to leave his cardboard box on the sidewalk of a bustling street downtown! He hops across the street toward a beautiful burrow inside a tree, when someone STOPS him in his tracks! An adorable 4-year-old birthday girl who has been PRAYING for a bunny. Will he stay? Will he go? There's only one way to know! Based on a true story, Francisco the bunny was written by early childhood educator/professional dance teacher, Jenny Baran and illustrated by award-winning artist, Tony Baran. Easy to read rhymes combined with colorful illustrations, invite children and parents to identify different themes: kindness, determination, friendship, critical thinking and more! Delighting emerging readers and bunny owners alike, Francisco the bunny hops right to your heart!
Full Product Details
Author: Jenny Baran ,
Tony Baran
Publisher: Baran Family Arts
Imprint: Baran Family Arts
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 27.90cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.376kg
ISBN: 9798987399026
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 25 December 2022
Recommended Age: From 2 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""The narrative is based on actual events as the author and illustrator encountered a bunny near their home and became rescuers of a darling bunny. I found myself rooting for Francisco as he fought to cross the street and then delighting in the friendship formed between Jenny and Francisco. This book is ideal for reading to young children and could easily become a bedtime staple. This is a lovely dose of positivity and hope in a crazy and chaotic world."" - Amazon Customer"
The narrative is based on actual events as the author and illustrator encountered a bunny near their home and became rescuers of a darling bunny. I found myself rooting for Francisco as he fought to cross the street and then delighting in the friendship formed between Jenny and Francisco. This book is ideal for reading to young children and could easily become a bedtime staple. This is a lovely dose of positivity and hope in a crazy and chaotic world. - Amazon Customer
Author Information
"Jenny Baran, author of Francisco the Bunny, earned her BS in Public Relations from San Jose State University and MA in Pastoral Ministries from Holy Names University. Born in San Francisco, California, Jenny has crafted career paths in children's dance instruction and social work simultaneously. Her dance training from Schumacher's School of Dance, Notre Dame De Namur University's School of Theater, and tap master Sam Weber's tap dance improvisation classes, led Jenny to teaching children's dance classes for several award-winning studios across the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. Jenny has helped hundreds of parents and children through her past case management work with Placer County Office of Early Childhood Education, San Jose State University Enrollment Services, and other educational institutions in Northern California. Tony Baran, illustrator of Francisco the Bunny, earned his BA in Pictorial Arts from San Jose State University. Born in Santa Barbara, California, Tony recently retired from a 14 year long career as a Sign Artist for Trader Joe's to meet demand for his pet portraits, landscape paintings and chalk signs through Tony Baran Art. His paintings have been exhibited at the Sanchez Art Center 50/50 Show, Silicon Valley Open Studios, The Art Box Project and the South San Francisco Cultural Art Commission's General Art Show, where he was awarded 1st Place for his landscape painting titled ""Hiking the PG&E Trail"". Recently, Tony received the ""Talent Prize Award"" for his pet portrait of the real Francisco the Bunny in the Art Show International Gallery - 2022 International Juried Art Competition."
