When Daddy sets out to find a furry friend, he discovers something better than he bargained for — a tiny bunny with a wobbly leg and a heart full of love. This gentle mother goose rhyme retelling follows little Lucky from the forest floor straight into Baby Bunting’s arms. A warm, snuggly story that ends just where bedtime should.
Once upon a time, a family lived in a cozy little house—a daddy, a mommy, and a baby, all bundled up like a little burrito.
One morning, Daddy went into the forest to find a furry friend for his baby. He walked and walked, looking behind trees and under bushes, searching for a soft rabbit to keep his baby warm.
He looked high and low, peeping behind trees and under bushes, but he couldn’t find any rabbits! Then he heard a giggle and saw happy bunnies playing hide-and-seek!
There was one tiny bunny sitting all alone. The little bunny had a wobbly leg and couldn’t hop and play with the others. Daddy gently picked up the little bunny, wrapped it snugly in his pocket, and brought it home.
When Baby Bunting saw the little bunny, he laughed and clapped, and the bunny snuggled right into his arms. It was love at first sight.
They named the bunny Lucky and made a comfy bed for him near the fireplace. Every day, Lucky would sit beside Baby while he played with blocks, and Baby would share his crackers with Lucky’s twitchy little nose. When Baby napped, Lucky would curl up close, keeping watch with his soft brown eyes.
Baby, Mommy, Daddy, and Lucky snuggled together, feeling warm and loved. They had found a fluffy friend to bring them joy.
Now, every night, they sing a special song:
“Night, night, baby bunting, Daddy's hunting's done. He found a rabbit friend, Soft as the morning sun. Not for a coat, so fine, Nor for winter's play, But a friend to bring you joy Each and every day.”
As you drift to sleep, little one, dream of cuddly friends, just like Lucky and Baby Bunting. Goodnight, and sweet dreams.
An adaptation of Baby Bunting from Denslow’s Mother Goose
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