Leo the Lop Tail Four by Stephen Cosgrove

Leo is the only bunny in his part of the forest with ears that droop instead of standing up. The main character is a bunny named Leo the Lop.

These elements allow the reader to feel like they are in the forest with the bunnies. The forest is detailed, showing plants, flowers, trees and birds. The bunnies are illustrated as individuals, each with different coloring. They would imagine life as a bunny to be secure and fun. The forest feels close and safe, which would appeal to children. The cartoon style provides the bunnies with large, luminous eyes and the forest with green grass and plants for the bunnies to play in. The colors are soft which gives the images a traditional feel. The illustrator appears to have used water color paint. You can clearly see the mirth in each bunny. They are in a pile, rolling in the grass, holding their bellies. Another example is the image of the bunnies laughing. You can see the strain in his face as he works to move his ears. An example of this is the image of Leo trying to get his ears to stand up. When each image is looked at, the reader will pay more attention to the character’s actions than to examining the characters themselves. The illustrations are in the cartoon style. This shows Leo as a kind and thoughtful creature. The cover art for the book shows a soft brown bunny closing his eyes to enjoy the smell of a flower. The illustrator of Leo the Lop is Robin James. Through his efforts, and the hijinx of the group, he discovers that normal is whatever you are. Leo, the bunny with drooping ears, decides that his ears should point up instead of down.

Leo the Lop Tail Four by Stephen Cosgrove