School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-Young children will recognize their own frustrations in this gentle and colorful exploration of being too small. Willa tries to reach her breakfast on the table all by herself but can't manage it. She is forced to wake her brother for help. She asks him, wistfully, what it's like to be big, and Willoughby fills her in on all the wonderful aspects of growing up. The little bunny decides she doesn't ever want to be too big for toys but that she might not mind going out into the big, wide world if her favorite teddy bear accompanies her. The illustrations that fill each and every page to the edges have enough detail to keep young audiences occupied. Patterns on everyday objects such as the tablecloth, rugs, and the rabbits' clothing lend an air of coziness to the story. Dunbar has captured exactly how children think in this loving dialogue between two siblings. A comfortable and inviting book, just right for exploring the idea of growing up.-Alison Kastner, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
The sweet floppy-eared rabbit siblings from Tell Me Something Before I Go to Sleep here explore the advantages and disadvantages of growing up. In a starred review, PW called it "a moving tribute to the ties that bind." Ages 3-7. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
