Again! said Rabbit
Marjorke Henrichs
Scallywag Press

Rabbit is off to spend a day on the beach with Mum and Dad Rabbit. “Time to relax,” says Dad as they arrive; little does he know.
Rabbit has brought along his bucket and spade, a kite, Ted and Elephant and a ball. First, Rabbit and Dad kick the ball; “AGAIN!” Rabbit says. Dad then suggests they fly the kite. It starts well with the kite going higher and higher but thanks to a gull, Dad ends up entangled in the string and needing of a rest. Mum steps in to help Rabbit build a ‘beautiful’ sandcastle. That’s not quite what happens however, though Rabbit has a great time

and you can guess what he says.

Then into the sea they all wade. Initially Rabbit has fun jumping the waves and judging from what they say, so too do Dad and Mum; but then comes a very large wave and a change of response from Rabbit and parents. By now, Rabbit has had enough of their previous activities so his response to a snack is enthusiastic until, having shared his favourite bun with Bird, a lot of winged friends turn up and …

How will the rabbit family’s day end: will they be happy or fed up?

With its repeat ‘Again!’ this third story in the series is every bit as fun for very young listeners as the previous two: its simple patterned text also makes it great for beginning readers to try for themselves.