Diane Kredensor

A helpful young rabbit who always went out of her way for others, Buns, AKA Superbuns, knew that kindness was a super-power, whatever her know-it-all older sister Blossom might have to say about it. As the leporine sisters head to their grandmother's house with some carrot cobbler, Blossom lectures while Superbuns helps those she passes. Then a little fox is revealed to have been following them, and Blossom panics. Will her know-it-all-ness lead to good things, when it turns out that the fox is lost? And will the fox cause Blossom to have a change of heart about kindness...?

A sweet story is paired with cute cartoon-style artwork in Superbuns!, the first picture-book I have read from author/artist Diane Kredensor, the creator of the Ollie & Moon picture-book and television series. Although the artwork isn't really my cup of tea - just a little too cartoonish for my taste - it is very expressive, and captures the emotional ups and downs of the story. The tale itself emphasizes both the importance of kindness, and the possibilities of changing one's mind (as Blossom does), when experience shows us that our outlooks isn't the right one. Recommended to anyone looking for children's stories about kindness and/or featuring sisters.… (plus d'informations)

With two great ears to hear and tons of heart, Superbuns shows that kindness might be the best superpower of all.

Buns, alias Superbuns, is a sweet, little bunny girl, who has no doubt that kindness is her superpower. She's ready to help anyone in the neighborhood in need. Too bad her older sister, Blossom, doesn't see things that way. She's convinced that kindness isn't a superpower by pure definition, and Blossom knows a lot of things. But thanks to a cobbler and a fox, maybe Blossom's opinion will change.

Superbuns is hard not to adore. While the first page points out the important attributes she possess to bring out her superpower in the best ways, it's her heart which draws attention. And her lovely cape. Young listeners will easily identify with her as she hops through the neighborhood, ready to help those in need. And when her sister nags, it's impossible not to feel for Superbuns...something many young listeners will also identify with.

The sisterly relationship makes for a realistic and entertaining tug-a-war, but never goes to extremes. Even when the two bunny girls are a little at odds, it's clear they share a special bond. As for the message on being kind, that rings out loud and clear. And while Superbuns hits being nice as a superpower, the deeds she does are simple. It shows young listeners that they can become superheroes of kindness too.

I received a complimentary copy and became a Superbun fan. So, I'm leaving my honest thoughts.… (plus d'informations)