Author: Kate KliseIllustrator: M. Sarah Klise
Publisher:Harcourt, 2010
Genre: fiction
Themes: rabbits, mother and child, circus, cleanliness, behavior
Age Level: 4 and up
Opening: Little Rabbit heard the drums beating far away. It could mean only one thing. “The circus is in town! The circus is in town!” Little Rabbit cheered.
Synopsis: Upset that his mother will not let him go out until he cleans his playroom, Little Rabbit sneaks away to join the circus and sells tickets by promising the audience a view of the Meanest Mother on Earth.
Resource/Activity: This Room Is a Mess!: an article for struggling Moms; songs for teaching cleanliness
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Hahahaha, I have to know the ending!
I am liking all the Klise sisters’ books so far!
Oh that sounds wonderful! And I love your sandwich
Thanks Catherine. Picture Book Junkie logo: I tried to make it look part book, part pbj sandwich.
Julie, what a well-timed recommendation and article link. This just may aid my war with the dirt and clutter.
Yes, there is something quite telepathic going on between us!
First of all. I love your PBJ logo. Secondly, this book sounds adroble. Who hasn’t dreamed of running away to the circus as a child?
Thanks. What would have been your talent in the circus Pam? I would have been a poodle trainer!
My kids told me I was the meanest mother in the whole wide world. Glad to hear that it’s actually a rabbit!
In the w.w.w.? wow. Actually I think I called my own Mom that once or twice, so any such exclamations from my own rascals have been well-deserved. lol
A clever solution from that little rabbit
I hope he enjoyed the circus!
Ha, ha! I think he did!
The title is funny
The book sounds great. I think I’d just clean the playroom and get it over with 
I really like your PBJ
A person willing to learn from mistakes is what I call clever!
This sounds very cute
Klise sisters know cute!
Sounds like a fun one.
It is! It is!
Awesome logo, Julie!
This book speaks to me for sure…I will have to check out the resources…will they help me clear out the clutter in my house?
Wait, late me get my magic wand!
I hadn’t heard of this book, but the title alone makes me want to read it.
As would any mother!