Deep underground, a group of bunnies spend their time watching familiar shadows and shapes, hop and dance along the cave walls. Things are just fine this way . until one bunny begins to wonder. This curious bunny sees the light , not just the shadows. What if the shadows aren't the whole story? What if there is more? The brave bunny decides to follow the glow and discovers a whole beautiful world above ground. When the bunny returns and shares this discovery, the other bunnies are doubtful-- why would they question what they've always known to be true? But slowly, the bunnies gather the courage to look for themselves, and everything changes! This warm and wonder-filled picture book, from bestselling author-illustrator Philip Bunting , introduces young readers to the joy of curiosity and questioning . With playful repetition and expressive illustrations , this story explores a simple philosophical message that empowers children to stay curious about the world, and have the courage to question things, or think differently. Perfect for shared reading , Brave New Bunny encourages children to pause, listen, look again, and ask thoughtful questions--offering tools to use in real life when they feel unsure.
This heart-warming book finishes with a light introduction to the philosophy behind the story, with historical facts and background information that unpacks the big idea in a child-friendly and practical way. Brave New Bunny is part of a collectible series of picture books , featuring story-led introductions to philosophy for children. Starring a cast of curious creatures, each tale gently opens a new window to wonder, helping little minds stretch towards big ideas. Also available in the series: Duck Duck Honk! , Hold on Starfish! , Pigeon's Perfect Plan.