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Albie is on a mission! The king has commanded him to deliver an important message to the neighboring castle. Dutifully he dashes away. But once on his way, something comes up . . . and then another thing, and then another! What is one to do when a squirrel, a tired mother and her many children, and an old animal need Albie's help, just has much as his king?In her distinctive, classic style, Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Jutta Bauer, relays a charming tale about the importance of kindness and being true to oneself--even when you are on an important king's errand.

當 Owen 和 Zoey 在寵物店遇上「買一送一」活動，他們開心帶回兩隻兔子——一公一母。結果？短短時間內兔子成倍暴增，家裡頓成「兔海」！故事透過節奏明快的數數情節，讓孩子在笑聲中體驗「過多的好事」也可能帶來麻煩。畫面中藏滿小巧思，讀者可一邊尋找、一邊細看，樂趣無窮。A special offer at the pet store results in an unforeseen rabbit situation for two siblings in this lighthearted cautionary tale.After a month of pleading, Dad finally takes Owen and Zoey to the pet store to adopt a rabbit. Once there, a two-for-one special offer just cannot be ignored; so they take home two rabbits - one male, and one female. Two rabbits make more rabbits, who then make even more rabbits, and soon there are just too many of the sweet little creatures. So begins a hilarious counting game as Owen and Zoey find homes for all of the rabbits. Full of little 'easter eggs' hidden in the art, Too Many Rabbits is a mirthful reminder to be careful of what you wish for and a hilarious lesson in chaos control for young readers.