The Runaway Bunny

by Margaret Wise Brown · PreK-Grade 2 · Ages Ages 2-6

A little bunny tells his mother he wants to run away, and she lovingly imagines all the ways she would follow him and keep him close. It is a gentle story about feeling safe and loved.

Key vocabulary

  • Someone who leaves or tries to go far away from home.

  • A small rabbit, often with soft fur and long ears.

  • A little stream of water that flows through the land.

  • A fish that often lives in cool, clear water.

  • A hard piece of earth or stone.

  • A person who takes care of plants, flowers, or vegetables.

  • A boat that moves across the water using big cloth sails and the wind.

  • A show with performers, animals, music, and bright colors.