Pre-reader2-34 min

Bunny Packs a Bag

Bunny gets ready for a picnic and has to choose what to bring for a changing day outdoors.

Planning and making choicesA sunny meadow with a picnic blanket, pond, and garden gate

Page 1

The picnic plan

Bunny bounced to the door with an empty yellow bag. Mama Bunny smiled and said, 'We are going to the pond for a picnic. Let's think about what we need first.'

Read-aloud prompt: Point to the bag. What could go inside it?

Page 2

Too many choices

Bunny found a scarf, a spoon, a kite, and a crunchy carrot. Blue Bird chirped from the fence, 'One thing helps us sit. One thing helps us eat. One thing helps us play.'

Read-aloud prompt: Which things belong in the picnic bag?

Page 3

A windy surprise

At the pond, the breeze lifted the picnic blanket corner. Bunny held it down and giggled. 'I am glad we packed the blanket first,' Bunny said.

Read-aloud prompt: What happened when the wind blew?

Page 4

Snack and share

Bunny opened the bag and shared the carrot with Blue Bird. They sat close, watched the pond sparkle, and listened to the soft water sounds.

Read-aloud prompt: Who did Bunny share with?

Page 5

Packing for next time

When it was time to go home, Bunny put the blanket back in the bag and said, 'Next time I know what to pack first.' Mama Bunny nodded. 'That is called planning.'

Read-aloud prompt: What will Bunny remember next time?

Characters and vocabulary

BunnyMama BunnyBlue Bird
basketblanketsnackpond

Caregiver notes

Pause after each page and point to one object before reading on.
Let your child guess what Bunny should pack next.

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After-story questions

What would Bunny need if the grass feels wet?
Which snack would you pack for a picnic?
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