This post is sponsored by Evelina Ruimy. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
Hop’s Tales: The Kind Bunny feels like the kind of story you read under a blanket with a flashlight while rain taps against the window. It’s warm, gentle, and packed with heart. Evelina Ruimy takes a very real childhood fear, being told you’re ‘not cool’ for loving school, and turns it into a sweet woodland adventure full of kindness, courage, and self-worth.
Little Hop is the sort of character kids instantly want to protect. When Ruff the pup hurts his feelings, the story dips into that nervous, lonely feeling every child knows. But instead of becoming mean back, Hop learns something stronger: kindness has power.
The watercolor illustrations by Siski Kalla are soft, dreamy, and filled with woodland magic. Every page feels like a tiny hidden forest world.
This book has the cozy emotional glow of a classic bedtime tale, with an important message tucked inside like treasure in a rabbit burrow.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Hop’s Tales: The Kind Bunny
Written by Evelina Ruimy
Illustrated by Siski Kalla
Ages 4–8 | 38 Pages
Publisher: Mascot Kids (2026) | ISBN: 979-8-89138-745-4
Publisher’s Book Summary: Meet a bright and curious bunny who loves to learn, read, and play with friends. But when one pup gets in the way, this little bunny discovers something important about kindness, courage, and staying true to who you are. This charming, rhyme-filled story takes young readers on a heartwarming journey about friendship, confidence, and what it really means to be “cool.” Through playful rhythm and an uplifting message, children will learn that kindness and being yourself are the greatest strengths of all. Perfect for storytime at home or in the classroom, this delightful tale encourages children to build empathy, celebrate differences, and believe in themselves.
“Wonderful for young readers, parents, and even educators who want to encourage empathy and positive behavior in everyday situations.” — Reader’s Favorite
PURCHASE LINKS
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Evelina Ruimy lives in the leafy Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, with her husband and their two daughters, Scarlett and Ellie Rose. An avid puzzle-solver, cross-stitcher, and lifelong writer, Evelina finds her greatest joy in motherhood, nurturing her girls into kind, curious, and confident young women.
Hop’s Tales: The Kind Bunny was inspired by moments from her own life—small truths and gentle lessons she hopes will guide not only her daughters, but children everywhere, toward lives filled with happiness, empathy, and mindfulness.
To learn more, visit hopstales.com.
GIVEAWAY
Readers who join us on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win a hardcover copy of Hop’s Tales: The Kind Bunny by Evelina Ruimy.
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