It “remains a bestseller-second only in all-time sales to The Tale of Peter Rabbit” (Geraldine Baum, Los Angeles Times). Three classic Pat the Bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable gift for every occasion. Midway of these thrills, if a tiny finger is poked at a red ball it really squeaks” (Bader, 238). Baby Wishlist Get organised for your baby shower. About the Author DOROTHY KUNHARDT (1901-1979) was the author of the beloved classic Pat the Bunny, one of the best-selling childrens books of all time. ‘You’ can play peekaboo, look in a mirror, feel Daddy’s scratchy face, read Judy’s book, and actually put your finger through Mummy’s ring. The original classic touch and feel book that has been entertaining babies for over 60 years. Paul and Judy can pat the bunny: now ‘you’ pat the bunny, and here he is, pure cotton wool. It was partly an experiment in using interactive elements in a book, which was unusual at the time“Pat the Bunny came out, took off and goes on, a novelty that children never tire of… Here is a fat box-shaped book for babies and very small youngsters, pink as tooth-paste, with a trick at every turn. Rubbing to publisher’s box, lacking one (of four) flaps.ĭorothy Kunhardt created Pat the Bunny for her 3-year-old daughter, Edith. In excellent condition with the queaking ball, which no longer squeaks.

First edition, first issue. Small quarto, original pictorial stiff paper boards, original box. First issue, with the squeaking ball because the ball’s squeaker frequently failed, it was later replaced by perfumed flowers for the reader to smell. DOROTHY KUNHARDT (1901-1979) was the author of the beloved classic Pat the Bunny, one of the best-selling childrens books of all time.

Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt