The Easter rush by Alexandra Yap

This delightful story will entertain younger children with its Easter theme and clever references to the now all too familiar use of technology. Easter Bunny is finding it very hard to cope with the stress of getting everything organised for his delivery of eggs all over the world on Easter Sunday. He has so much to do and cannot go out to play when his friends ask him. He has Post-it notes with reminders, a map on the wall with his route planned out and ready to be programmed into his GPS as well as lists of allergies he needs to check. Unfortunately, his technology breaks down and that leaves him feeling absolutely shattered. His three loyal friends, Henrique the Hare, Brooklyn the Badger and Marianna the Mole are worried about him and all pitch in to help. They work together to make sure Easter deliveries happen on time all over the world.

Valery Vell’s beautiful illustrations especially the expressions on the faces of the characters add to the endearing nature of this enjoyable story.

Themes: Easter, Easter Bunny, Friends, Helping, Caring, Technology.

Kathryn Beilby