Peter Cottontail’s Hoppy Easter

Easter may be on its way, but Peter Cottontail is a bit of a hapless hopper in this playful board book take on the favorite holiday tune. Some of the traditional verses appear alongside humorous artwork that imaginatively extends the telling beyond the lyrics. Exceeding the bunny trail speed limit, Peter and his wagon full of Easter treats topple over in a heap. Jelly beans fall out of their bag when Peter picks it up, cracked colored eggs must be hastily patched, and Peter overindulges in chocolate bunny tasting along his delivery route, necessitating a rest. Though the visual timeline appears disjointed in places, readers can look forward to Sattler’s challenge at book’s end, which invites them to revisit the preceding pages—bursting with bright spring greens, yellow daffodils, and holiday details—to count up various Easter surprises, seek-and-find style. Ages up to 5. (Jan.)