Dorothy kunhardts interactive book for babies and toddlers was one of the first of its kind when it was published in 1940, and it has since sold over six million copies. I had no idea it had been around since 1940, but i imagine that since its first publication every. In 1940, the author had a hard time finding a publisher willing to invest in a book with sandpaper and cottony textures. This special edition book is double the size and has two additional touch and feel.
They go on and on about how they have included pages from the 1940 version but in doing. In 1940, kunhardt wrote a book for her baby edith, the youngest of her four children. Davis, a childrens book author and daughter of dorothy kunhardt, who wrote the groundbreaking interactive childrens book pat the bunny in 1940, writes a quietly moving literary memoir. Its companions in this set, pat the cat and pat the puppy, were written and illustrated by dorothy kunhardts daughter, edith. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt 1940 vintage childrens book spiral hc new. Dorothy kunhardts pat the bunny, published in 1940, is one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. It was partly an experiment in using interactive elements in a book, which was unusual at the time pat the bunny came out, took off and goes on, a novelty that children never tire of. Wrote is not quite the right word, even though the book is 5 words long. Wellconceived and welldesigned, it has stood the test of time, even though plenty of other interactive. It has sold over 6 million copies world wide, and has inspired many imitators.
In this beloved classic, paul and judy play peekaboo, smell flowers, look in the mirror, feel daddys scratchy face, and, of course, pat the bunny. This special edition book is double the size and has two additional touch and feel features. For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids rebecca. The timeless childrens classic full of interactive fun. Pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies and has been a perennial bestseller in the united states since its publication in 1940. It encourages toddlers to explore the world of two children with actions like patting soft fur, smelling flowers, and looking in a mirror.
Good night, bunny good morning, bunny pat the bunny by golden books 4. First edition, first issue, of one of the rarest and bestselling childrens books of all time, a fine copy. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the. Pat the bunny dorothy kunhardt first edition raptis rare books. The book was written for dorothy kunhardts youngest child, edith, and was based on her childhood.
My mother, the bunny, and me by edith kunhardt davis. Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playfu. Published in 1940, it has sold over 7 million copies and spawned numerous other titles and related products. Dec 23, 1990 my mother wrote pat the bunny in 1940 when i was 12. Few copies of the book remain in excellent conditionpatting soon wore.
Written by dorothy kunhardt for her 3 year old daughter, the book involved touchy feely activities for very young children like. Mar 23, 2009 when i read golden legacy a few weeks ago, i was struck by how books like pat the bunny redefined childrens literature in the last century. Featuring the characters from dorothy kunhardts pat the bunny, this book is sure to become a favorite addition to every childs first library. These three books make a perfect giftalready boxed and ready for wrapping. Upon receipt, i opened the book to relive the pat the bunny magic.
Why patting the bunny is better than swiping the screen. Jan 19, 2020 her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for edith pat the bunny, a 1940 novelty that had movable parts and invited young readers to touch and. Later issues replace the frequently faulty ball with a button box, and the mirror with. Written in 1940, pat is one of those books, like goodnight, moon, that can make parents of young children cringe. Jan 26, 2015 pat the bunny is the first interactive baby book. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt 1940 vintage childrens book. This deluxe edition includes four restored pages from the 1940 s. For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between. It was the first tactile book, with movable parts and surprises. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt board book the parent store. Introduce the next generation of children to the classic story pat the bunny with this new deluxe edition book. Use tactitle touch for small child in reading 1st printing. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny is an established classic of american childrens literature, and was quite groundbreaking in its day, offering an interactive experience to young child readerlisteners that was quite unique. Its still in its original box and has a ball on one page that was changed to a button box in later editions.
Read pat the bunny to your preschoolers and make a preschool. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt is a classic book for young children that was published in 1940. Pat the bunny has earned a solid reputation as the first book for new babies. Pat the bunny series the timeless childrens classic full of interactive fun. Pat the bunny deluxe edition by dorothy kunhardt, golden books. Here is a fat boxshaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as toothpaste, with a trick at every turn. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny collectors. Give an extraspecial gift this easter with this pat the bunny book and plush set. With texture, peekaboo, mirrors, and more, this timeless book and its two sequels make babies gurgle with glee. Small quarto, original pictorial stiff paper boards, original box. My mother, the bunny, and me by edith kunhardt davis booklife. Dorothy kunhardts furry and pattable pat the bunny golden books, 2001, originally published in 1940, is now the bestselling interactive book of all time. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the bunny.
Edith kunhardt davis, author of pat the bunny sequels. Babies will love to lift and peek under all the sturdy flaps in this sweet and simple interactive board book. Those words have been read countless times since the publication of this classic in 1940. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny was the first interactive book of its kind and a pioneer in baby development. I had no idea it had been around since 1940, but i imagine that since its first publication every subsequent generation has experienced it in some form.
Why patting the bunny is better than swiping the screen the. It makes for a great baby present, featuring six other appealing activities along with bunny patting. Super scarce vintage childrens book, pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt. Parents need to know that this interactive book first published in 1940 is a classic loved by generations. Pat the bunny official styled as pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies that has been a perennial bestseller in the u. A bestseller for more than 75 years, the childrens book pat the bunny has been a publishing phenomenon ever since its inception in 1940. Since its first publication in 1940, pat the bunny has sold over 6 million copies, making it the number 6 all time bestselling childrens hardcover book.
Inspired by the original pat the bunny book by dorothy kunhardt. For over 75 years, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. This book is an interactive book that provides early readers with things to touch, things to move, things to smell, and things to peek at. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Play along with paul and judy as they smell the flowers, look in the mirror, play peekaboo, and, of cours. Pat the puppy pat the bunny touchandfeel by davis, edith kunhardt and a great selection of related. Pat the bunny is a part of childhood, as soothing as cocoa and animal crackers. Since then, thanks to dorothys daughter, edith kunhardt, pat the bunny has expanded to include new and wonderful characters and stories that will. Written by dorothy kunhardt for her 3 year old daughter, the book involved touchy feely activities for very young children like patting the bunnys fur and feeling daddys scratchy beard. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny by dorothy. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt, isbn.
Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny novelty book the. It encourages toddlers to explore the world of two. Three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase. Features four lost pages restored from the 1940 first edition.
Pat the bunny officially styled as pat the bunny is a touch and feel book for small children and babies and has been a perennial bestseller in the u. Dorothy kunhardt pat the bunny vintage childrens book 1940 early edition. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny collectors bookshop. Narrating in a measured, matteroffact manner, davis paints an idyllic portrait of her early childhood in rural new jersey, where her free, creative household was colored by her mothers sensibilities. Dorothy kunhardt created pat the bunny for her 3yearold daughter, edith. A perfect way to celebrate bunnys 75th anniversary. Since then, thanks to dorothys daughter, edith kunhardt, pat the bunny has expanded to include new and wonderful characters and stories that will be entertaining children for generations to come.
Jan 22, 2014 i write today in defense of pat the bunny. Jan 22, 2020 for millions of children over generations, an introduction to the joys of reading has come courtesy of pat the bunny, the classic 1940 picture book by dorothy kunhardt that beckons young. You can play peekaboo, look in a mirror, feel daddys scratchy face, read judys book, and actually put your finger through mummys ring. Fun and interactive, children will be enthralled as you turn each page and can pat the bunny just like judy can. First published in 1940, it is now one of the best selling childrens books of all time. Pat the bunny deluxe edition pat the bunny novelty book. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt 1940 vintage childrens. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touch andfeel book offers. The timeless childrens classic full of interactive funa perfect gift for new babies and first birthdays.
Pat the bunny birthday book golden book 2001 new in sealed package roundaboutbooks. Mummys button box to shake and dollys ball to shake. Pat the christmas bunny collect all the pat the bunny books. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memori. First published in 1940, pat the bunny has sold over six million copies and is one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. Play along with paul and judy as they smell the flowers, look in the mirror, play peekaboo, and, of course, pat the bunny. Pat the bunny is the book that most of us remember growing up with.
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