Welcome, Baby Bunnies!

About the Book

Few animals can capture the attention and imagination of children like soft and cuddly baby bunnies. Welcome, Baby Bunnies tells the exciting story of a mommy bunny that decides to build her nest one night at a meadow’s edge. While building her nest, she realizes how wonderful it would be if her forest friends could be near to help her share the excitement of the arrival of her babies. Imagine her surprise when she sees several of her friends coming into the meadow to join her for the special occasion. She is further pleased and moved to find that each friend brings a unique gift to help her build her nest and to celebrate the wonderful event. Numerous life lessons presented in beautifully rhymed verse, combined with subtle introductions to numbers and basic colors, are sure to make Welcome, Baby Bunnies a story that children will enjoy for years to come.

About the Author

Unique storytelling skills and a desire to write creatively have been important elements in Jim Shields’ life for many years. Recollections from growing up on the family farm in Tennessee have provided him countless images and experiences from which to draw for his stories. Creative writing courses at Berea College (Kentucky) and the University of Kentucky helped him polish his writing skills. Jim is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. His children and grandchildren have provided myriad opportunities to use his craft, focusing on character building and crucial life lessons. Jim Shields (now better known as Papa) lives with his family in Lexington, Kentucky.