A Fluffle of Bunnies Perfect Picture Book Friday

A delightfully entertaining tale that teaches collective nouns.

text and illustrations copyrights, Christie Matheson, 2026, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Something mysterious has happened in the field--a rabbit has disappeared! Soon, a group (or scurry) of squirrels is on the case, trying to discover her whereabouts, asking the other animals in the forest if they have any idea where she could be. Young learners will delight in identifying the various animals, and then counting the animals represented in each group. Additionally, the informative back matter will assist readers in learning the names of each animal collection. 

The lovely illustrations work well with the author's use of lyrical language to propel the action forward and keep young readers guessing--all the while, teaching collective nouns, many of which may be unfamiliar. A Fluffle of Bunnies would make an ideal addition to a unit on baby animals, or it could be a vehicle through which collective nouns are introduced and taught. With educational opportunities abounding on each page, it's the perfect choice for a library read-aloud, at-home learning, or bed-time snuggling. 

Title:  A FLUFFLE OF BUNNIES

Author and Illustrator:  Christie Matheson

Publisher:  Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2026

Age:  4-8

Themes:  Nature, Animals, Collective Nouns, Friendship

Here are a few activities that align with the themes in this book:

• Take a nature walk. Identify the animals you see and recall their collective nouns. 
• Which collective noun is your favorite? Draw a picture of those animals, or write a story or poem about them.
• Pair with Christie Matheson's A Mischief of Mice (Sourcebook Jabberwocky, 2024).
• Conversation starters:  "If you could be any animal in this book, which one would you be? Why?" "What is your favorite animal? Why?" "Which collective noun is your favorite? Why?"

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