Little Rabbit Foo Foo

What do our readers think of Little Rabbit Foo Foo? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the catchy repetition, bright pictures and silly, mischievous humour, especially when the story is read aloud. Some children find the bopping funny, while others think Foo Foo’s behaviour is a little too rough.

What does the Pageticker team say about Little Rabbit Foo Foo?

Little Rabbit Foo Foo is a gloriously cheeky read-aloud, powered by Michael Rosen’s bouncy rhythm, outrageous repetition and Arthur Robins’s lively illustrations. Children will enjoy joining in with Foo Foo’s antics and the Good Fairy’s increasingly stern warnings, while the story offers plenty to discuss about kindness, listening and consequences. The cartoon-style bopping is deliberately silly but may need a quick grown-up chat about treating others with care.

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What is Little Rabbit Foo Foo about?

Little Rabbit Foo Foo is a mischievous bunny who zooms through the forest on his motorbike, scooping up creatures like field mice, worms, tigers, and goblins, and bopping them on the head. Despite repeated warnings from the Good Fairy to change his ways or face the consequences, Foo Foo continues his antics. This humorous and rhythmic tale teaches a lesson about behaviour and consequences, delighting young readers with its playful language and lively illustrations.

About the author

Michael Rosen is a much-loved British author and poet. He is famous for writing funny and imaginative books for children, including the classic story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Michael enjoys performing his poems and stories, and he loves to make children laugh and think with his playful use of words.

Discussion ideas around Little Rabbit Foo Foo

Foo Foo’s behaviour: Why do you think Little Rabbit Foo Foo keeps bopping the creatures even after the Good Fairy warns him?

Warnings and consequences: What do you think makes a warning fair, and what could Foo Foo do differently next time?

Funny or unkind?: Which parts of Foo Foo’s adventures are funny, and which parts might make the creatures feel upset?

Joining in: How do the repeated words and sounds make the story feel like a song that everyone can perform together?

A better adventure: If you could send Foo Foo on a kinder motorbike adventure, where would he go and what would he do?