The I Believe Bunny, written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Frank Endersby, is a wonderful little children’s book about the importance faith, the power of prayer, and God’s desire to use those who are powerless. In this story, the I Believe Bunny, weak in himself, had to learn to rely on God’s love and power to help him save a friend in desperate need. The book opens with Philippians 4:13 and goes on to illustrate the verse’s point beautifully. With its story written in rhyme illustrated with bright and colorful drawings, The I Believe Bunny is well suited to young children, up to about first or second grade.

Since this is a children’s book, I enlisted the help of my four children (ages 2, 4, 6, and 7) to help me prepare this review. When I read The I Believe Bunny to my children for the first time, they absolutely loved it and wanted me to read it again right away. The bright illustrations kept their eyes glued to the page and the story kept them wanting to know what was on the next page. There was no way I could have stopped in the middle of the book! Most importantly, the message of faith in God and empowerment was laid out so simply that my children could understand it. I recommend The I Believe Bunny to anyone who ever has occasion to read to young children.

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