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Lovely book to give as a gift

2008-01-18
This book makes a wonderful gift. The drawings are lovely and the story is a good one for a child to read or be read to.

jeremy " tale of an honest bunny

2007-01-10
jan karon has done a great job with the children's books.

Jeremy: Tale of an Honest Bunny

2007-01-10
A must for school libraries, an excellent lesson on morals.

Not that impressed

2004-12-10
I love books. I love children's books and love reading to my grandchildren. I must say that I was not all that impressed with this book. The physical look of the book is gorgeous. It is a high quality hardback with adorable, charming pictures. But I just couldn't get into the story line. I certainly don't see it in the same category as classics like Peter Rabbit and the Velveteen Rabbit. I bought it to read to my four and five year old grandchildren. I just can't see them sitting still for that whole story. I couldn't even get through it in one sitting myself. I think it is too long for a reading session for children who can't read yet and I don't think it would hold the interest of children old enough to read for themselves, so I'm not sure what the target age would be. I am obviously in the minority with this opinion, but as one who has read tons of books to my own children, as a substitute teacher and now as a Grandma;I think my opinion should carry some weight.

The cutest book!

2003-02-15
Even though this book is easy, it is so cute! This is the only book I can find that is good for bunny lovers(like me). Just go to the library or buy this book and read it. It makes great before bed stories!

Jeremy definitely a come-back bunny

2002-02-19
When it is time for Jeremy, a handmade English bunny, to be sent to his true home in America, he refuses to be shipped in a box. So he sets out to deliver himself to the little girl who eagerly awaits him. Jeremy's journey begins with a prayer and some handy words of advice from his maker. Along the way he encounters friends in many forms, and all the adventures he has lead him, eventually, to his final destination-home.

Illustrated by Teri Weidner.

"Jeremy a definite come-back bunny"

2002-02-19
Jan Karon's tale of bunny adventure has stood the test of time in our household. The story of Jeremy, the English bunny sent with silver buttons to America, protected by Biblical verse and by the likes of Charles Benchley Owl, this was a fun first read for all. Now, left on a handy table, we're finding some of the lines getting a reprise -- "Don't take carrots from strangers" -- while the unusual depth of Teri Weidner's illustrations draws the reader back for second and more close looks. All of the art fits the tone and sense of the book. The full-page work is particularly entrancing. This bunny honestly provides repreated pleasure.

Honestly, Jeremy Ain't That Beguiling a Bunny

2001-11-05
The best things about this book are its quaint jacket illustration, the 40-year-old picture of the author and her daughter on the back cover, and its built-in bookmark. It appears Karon's been given free rein to pubish just about anything, based on the best-selling popularity of her "Mitford" series. There are TONS of better things available for children.

A story of adventure and friendship for young readers

2001-05-26

An enchanting children's book, ideally to be read aloud--preferably by a loving grandparent or great-grandparent. I purchased it so that I could read it to my 4-year-old great grandson.

The story features a hand-made bunny, made by a young woman in England for a customer in North Carolina, and it's all about Jeremy's travels to get to his new home, and the people (and animals) that he meets along the way. Knowing my great grandson, I know that he will listen wide-eyed from the beginning 'til the end of the tale.

The author, Jan Karon, wrote it for her own daughter, Candace, which is also the name of the North Carolinian recipient of Jeremy, the honest bunny, in the story.

The illustrations by Teri Weidner also add a nice touch to the book. No children's book would be complete without appropriate illustrations. ...

Jan Karon Does It Again! 2001-04-26
This tale of a stuffed bunny setting out to deliver himself to his new owner is wonderful! Jan Karon's writings are always warm and witty, and Jeremy is no exception. Adult readers will find much to smile about in this story, and children will be enchanted with the idea of a toy rabbit having an adventure on his way to a new home. The illustrations are beautiful, also, and add a lot to the tale. I thoroughly enjoyed this little book!