About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is buzzing with holiday excitement and needs a story that captures that feeling while also gently managing expectations. Hoppy Easter follows young Allison Cutter, who desperately wants a live bunny for Easter. Instead, her parents surprise her with a tiny baby chick named Peeper. The book is a warm, humorous look at Allison's initial disappointment and her growing love and sense of responsibility for her new, mischievous pet. For early chapter book readers, this story beautifully illustrates themes of family love, adapting to surprises, and the real work involved in caring for an animal. It's a gentle, funny, and heartwarming choice for the Easter season that focuses on family traditions over religious aspects.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The central conflict is a child's disappointment when a wish isn't granted exactly as she hoped. The topic is handled gently and directly within a loving, supportive family. The resolution is hopeful and positive, showing the child finding even greater happiness than she expected. The book's approach to Easter is entirely secular, focusing on cultural traditions like bunnies, chicks, and egg hunts, with no religious content.
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