Just One More Story

A reluctant reader learns a way to finally enjoy stories.

Bun, a tiny orange-hued rabbit, and Pip, a larger rabbit with a flower tucked between her ears, are in the meadow together. Pip wants to settle down in the grass to read, but Bun can’t stand that idea. “Books are SO boring!” he says. “You have to sit still and be quiet forevvvvver.” As Pip attempts to read, Bun can’t stop impatiently interrupting. “Can we play now?…Now?” When Pip closes the book in frustration, Bun curiously picks it up. He’s surprised and delighted to learn that it’s a story about a penguin spy on a motorcycle! Pip starts reading aloud, and Bun acts the events out. He scales perilous mountains (ahem, rocks) and performs daring rescues. Reading has never been so much fun! They have a few squabbles along the way (Bun and Pip model reflection and forgiveness), but Bun’s eyes are opened to the power of a good story. Julian’s lightly washed field of flowers adds an overall tranquility to the setting as the two flop-ears bound around in shared fun. Bun will give all those wiggle worms who can’t sit still during storytime a kinetic way to enter the experience of reading.

A reminder for all—reading isn’t always silent and still. (Picture book. 3-6)—Kirkus Reviews

Pip and Bun are two very different bunnies. Pip LOVES reading. Bun does not. "Books are SO boring!" Bun says. One day, Pip is happily reading her book while Bun impatiently waits to play with her. Then Bun stumbles upon a book filled with action and adventure. Could it be the perfect way for the little rabbit to learn to enjoy reading?

Critique: Just One More Story by the team of author/storyteller Perry Emerson and artist/illustrator Sean Julian is a thoroughly charming and original picture book story about books, imagination, and play. A fun read from start to finish, this hardcover edition of Just One More Story from Tiger Tales is especially relevant for parents, caregivers, and teachers for encouraging young and aspiring readers to enjoy each enjoy reading books as a recreational pastime. While also available for personal reading lists in a digital book format (Kindle, $11.99), Just One More Story is a very special and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 3-7.—Midwest Book Review

Just One More Story by Perry Emerson (9781664300538, $18.99) holds delightful illustrations by Sean Julian as it also tells of two very different friends, Pip (who loves reading) and Bun (who does not). Once again: how can such different individuals be friends? When Bun stumbles upon new possibilities, the world opens up for both of them. The story celebrates reading, friendship, and the delights of finding unexpected possibilities to challenge presumptions and assumptions.—Midwest Book Review, Children’s Bookwatch