The Rabbit hOle | An Immersive Museum for Children's Literature | Kansas City

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is coming to The Rabbit hOle Saturday 2/15!

Closed Easter Sunday, April 20.

The Rabbit hOle will be closed Monday, February 17 thru Wednesday, February 19.

Please review our museum policies in advance of your visit.

More Programing & Events

Let's Take a Dive

Friday, 5/23, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Let's Take a Dive: Family Life

21+

21+ Night

Friday, 5/23, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

21+ Night: Friday, May 23, 5:00 - 7:00

Come visit The Rabbit hOle for an 21+ evening at the museum.

A Garden Party with Kevin Henkes

Friday, 5/30, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Celebrate an evening in My Garden with award-winning children's book creator Kevin Henkes

UPCOMING EVENTS

Let's Take a Dive

Friday, 5/23, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

21+ Night

Friday, 5/23, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

A Garden Party with Kevin Henkes

Friday, 5/30, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

More programs and events

A drawing of rabbits and balloons with the information: "Opening Day March 12 2024".

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Did you know that during the hottest months of the year, rabbits burrow underground to escape the sun? You too can beat the heat this summer at The Rabbit hOle!

In June, July, and August, we’re hosting a variety of workshops, author and illustrator presentations, story hours, and much, much more for kids, families, teens and adults.

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#kansascity #northkansascity #summeractivities #workshops #journaling #printshop #crafts #storyhour #childrensbook #vintagechildrensbooks #childrensbookillustration

Did you know that during the hottest months of the year, rabbits burrow underground to escape the sun? You too can beat the heat this summer at The Rabbit hOle!

In June, July, and August, we’re hosting a variety of workshops, author and illustrator presentations, story hours, and much, much more for kids, families, teens and adults.

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#kansascity #northkansascity #summeractivities #workshops #journaling #printshop #crafts #storyhour #childrensbook #vintagechildrensbooks #childrensbookillustration

Our artists and fabricators need a little extra elbow room to work on exhibits. Please note The Rabbit hOle will be closed Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14!

Our artists and fabricators need a little extra elbow room to work on exhibits. Please note The Rabbit hOle will be closed Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers and maternal figures in our lives and stories. 💐
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#mothersday #childrensbooks #vintagechildrensbooks #kidlit #blueberriesforsal #robertmccloskey #laststoponmarketstreet #mattdelapeña #christianrobinson #madeline #ludwigbemelmans #davidshannon #nodavid #frances #lillianhoban #russellhoban #verawilliams #achairformymother

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers and maternal figures in our lives and stories. 💐
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#mothersday #childrensbooks #vintagechildrensbooks #kidlit #blueberriesforsal #robertmccloskey #laststoponmarketstreet #mattdelapeña #christianrobinson #madeline #ludwigbemelmans #davidshannon #nodavid #frances #lillianhoban #russellhoban #verawilliams #achairformymother

One week ago we were honored to host the first-day-of-issue festivities for the United States Postal Service’s Goodnight Moon Commemorative Forever® Stamps.

We’d like to thank @uspostalservice for choosing The Rabbit hOle for such a momentous occasion, Thacher Hurd and his family for being our special guests, and everyone who came to celebrate with us.

Read our event recap and watch the ceremony at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService

One week ago we were honored to host the first-day-of-issue festivities for the United States Postal Service’s Goodnight Moon Commemorative Forever® Stamps.

We’d like to thank @uspostalservice for choosing The Rabbit hOle for such a momentous occasion, Thacher Hurd and his family for being our special guests, and everyone who came to celebrate with us.

Read our event recap and watch the ceremony at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService

Award-winning author and illustrator Kevin Henkes is coming to The Rabbit hOle at the end of this month to celebrate our new exhibit for My Garden and Kitten’s First Full Moon! 🌻

Learn more and get tickets before they’re gone at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#MyGarden #KevinHenkes #Art #Fabrication #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #kidlit #gardening #authorevents #caldecott #newbery #kittensfirstfullmoon

Award-winning author and illustrator Kevin Henkes is coming to The Rabbit hOle at the end of this month to celebrate our new exhibit for My Garden and Kitten’s First Full Moon! 🌻

Learn more and get tickets before they’re gone at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#MyGarden #KevinHenkes #Art #Fabrication #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #kidlit #gardening #authorevents #caldecott #newbery #kittensfirstfullmoon

Thanks to @scholastic Kids Press reporter Evy Bingle who wrote an inspiring story about The Rabbit hOle!

The Scholastic Kids Press is a group of talented Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, from across the country and around the world. Evy visited us from Chicago during her spring break and interviewed our co-director Deb.

Read Evy's story via link in bio.
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#ScholasticKidsPress #StudentJournalism #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #northkansascity

Thanks to @scholastic Kids Press reporter Evy Bingle who wrote an inspiring story about The Rabbit hOle!

The Scholastic Kids Press is a group of talented Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, from across the country and around the world. Evy visited us from Chicago during her spring break and interviewed our co-director Deb.

Read Evy's story via link in bio.
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#ScholasticKidsPress #StudentJournalism #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #northkansascity

Some of the most notable books that capture the voice and spirit of childhood, and portray loving families, were made by authors and illustrators for whom creating children’s books was a family endeavor. ❤

This month join us to explore the work and legacies of Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss; Russell Hoban and Lillian Hoban; John Steptoe and Javaka Steptoe; and Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek!

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#crockettjohnson #ruthkrauss #russellhoban #lillianhoban #johnsteptoe #javakasteptoe #kevinhenkes #lauradronzek #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #northkansascity

Some of the most notable books that capture the voice and spirit of childhood, and portray loving families, were made by authors and illustrators for whom creating children’s books was a family endeavor. ❤

This month join us to explore the work and legacies of Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss; Russell Hoban and Lillian Hoban; John Steptoe and Javaka Steptoe; and Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek!

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#crockettjohnson #ruthkrauss #russellhoban #lillianhoban #johnsteptoe #javakasteptoe #kevinhenkes #lauradronzek #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #northkansascity

“And so, night after night, the cheese flutist played for Geraldine. She learned to recognize the melodies and even in daylight, they lingered in her ears.”

This evening we think the cheese flutist may play Happy Birthday in honor of Leo Lionni, who was born on May 5, 1910.

📙: Geraldine, the Music Mouse written and illustrated by Leo Lionni
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#leolionni #picturebooks #diorama #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #art #onthisdayinhistory #kidlit #kidslit #immersiveexperience #immersivemuseum

“And so, night after night, the cheese flutist played for Geraldine. She learned to recognize the melodies and even in daylight, they lingered in her ears.”

This evening we think the cheese flutist may play Happy Birthday in honor of Leo Lionni, who was born on May 5, 1910.

📙: Geraldine, the Music Mouse written and illustrated by Leo Lionni
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#leolionni #picturebooks #diorama #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #art #onthisdayinhistory #kidlit #kidslit #immersiveexperience #immersivemuseum

Ninety-nine years ago today Edith “Posey” Thacher was the May Day Queen at Sunset Hill School in Kansas City.

And today her son Thacher Hurd and wife Olivia toured those same grounds of what is now part of @pembrokehill.

Thacher is the guest of honor at tomorrow’s @uspostalservice Goodnight Moon stamp unveiling at The Rabbit hOle. In addition to being a children’s book creator himself, Thacher is the son of Goodnight Moon illustrator Clement Hurd. His mother Edith Thacher Hurd was also an extraordinary children’s book creator, and it was amazing to learn a bit about her childhood in Kansas City.
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService #mayday #throwbackThursday #1926 #kchistory #sunsethillschool
#onthisday

Ninety-nine years ago today Edith “Posey” Thacher was the May Day Queen at Sunset Hill School in Kansas City.

And today her son Thacher Hurd and wife Olivia toured those same grounds of what is now part of @pembrokehill.

Thacher is the guest of honor at tomorrow’s @uspostalservice Goodnight Moon stamp unveiling at The Rabbit hOle. In addition to being a children’s book creator himself, Thacher is the son of Goodnight Moon illustrator Clement Hurd. His mother Edith Thacher Hurd was also an extraordinary children’s book creator, and it was amazing to learn a bit about her childhood in Kansas City.
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService #mayday #throwbackThursday #1926 #kchistory #sunsethillschool
#onthisday

Leif began volunteering at The Rabbit hOle nearly two months ago. 🤗 As an illustrator and child of a school librarian, they enjoy being around others who share their passion for children’s literature, and of course seeing visitors enjoy the books and exhibits.

Are you interested in volunteering at The Rabbit hOle? Our next information sessions are Saturday, May 3 at 10:15 a.m. and Wednesday, May 7 at noon. Learn more and sign up at rabbitholekc.org/volunteer
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#northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #ExhibitDesign #immersivemuseum #frogandtoad #arnoldlobel #volunteerkc

Leif began volunteering at The Rabbit hOle nearly two months ago. 🤗 As an illustrator and child of a school librarian, they enjoy being around others who share their passion for children’s literature, and of course seeing visitors enjoy the books and exhibits.

Are you interested in volunteering at The Rabbit hOle? Our next information sessions are Saturday, May 3 at 10:15 a.m. and Wednesday, May 7 at noon. Learn more and sign up at rabbitholekc.org/volunteer
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#northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #ExhibitDesign #immersivemuseum #frogandtoad #arnoldlobel #volunteerkc

Children’s book creator Gustaf Tenggren’s style evolved over the course of his career as seen through these three illustrations of witches.

Which witch do you like best?

1. Witch from Swedish book Bland Tomtar och Troll (1922)

2. Evil witch from Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

3. Hansel and Gretel witch from The Tenggren Tell-It- Again Book (1942)

Learn more about Gustaf and the other creators we’ve been celebrating in April at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#GustafTenggren #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #buildingamuseum #northkansascity #fairytales

Children’s book creator Gustaf Tenggren’s style evolved over the course of his career as seen through these three illustrations of witches.

Which witch do you like best?

1. Witch from Swedish book Bland Tomtar och Troll (1922)

2. Evil witch from Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

3. Hansel and Gretel witch from The Tenggren Tell-It- Again Book (1942)

Learn more about Gustaf and the other creators we’ve been celebrating in April at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#GustafTenggren #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #buildingamuseum #northkansascity #fairytales

Long before The Rabbit hOle opened, the nightmare scene from Babar the King adorned the ceiling of The Reading Reptile bookstore.

Much like a recurring dream it appears again floating above our first floor entry. It depicts angelic elephants representing goodness, hope, courage, patience, wisdom, and joy driving away the demons of misfortune, cowardice, anger, sickness, indolence, and fear.
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#tbt #throwbackthursday #JeandeBrunhoff #LaurentdeBrunhoff #Babar #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #northkansascity

Long before The Rabbit hOle opened, the nightmare scene from Babar the King adorned the ceiling of The Reading Reptile bookstore.

Much like a recurring dream it appears again floating above our first floor entry. It depicts angelic elephants representing goodness, hope, courage, patience, wisdom, and joy driving away the demons of misfortune, cowardice, anger, sickness, indolence, and fear.
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#tbt #throwbackthursday #JeandeBrunhoff #LaurentdeBrunhoff #Babar #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #northkansascity

In the great green room
There was a telephone
And a red balloon
And a picture of – The new Goodnight Moon stamps!

On Friday, May 2, 2025 The Rabbit hOle is honored to host the unveiling and first-day-of-issue festivities for the United States Postal Service’s Goodnight Moon Commemorative Forever® Stamps.

Join us to see and purchase the new stamps, learn more about the importance of this bedtime staple, discover the joys of stamp collecting, design your own stamp, and more!

Details at rabbitholekc.org
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #Postage #ForeverStamp #ForeverStamps #Stamps #MailLove #SendMoreMail #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService #WorldBookDay

In the great green room
There was a telephone
And a red balloon
And a picture of – The new Goodnight Moon stamps!

On Friday, May 2, 2025 The Rabbit hOle is honored to host the unveiling and first-day-of-issue festivities for the United States Postal Service’s Goodnight Moon Commemorative Forever® Stamps.

Join us to see and purchase the new stamps, learn more about the importance of this bedtime staple, discover the joys of stamp collecting, design your own stamp, and more!

Details at rabbitholekc.org
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #Postage #ForeverStamp #ForeverStamps #Stamps #MailLove #SendMoreMail #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService #WorldBookDay

What flavor of jelly bean would you like to plant, grow, and eat?

The jelly bean bush in our My Garden exhibit has many colors to identify, count, and discover beneath its soft leaves.

In the coming weeks, we’re looking forward to opening this exhibit and welcoming author/illustrator Kevin Henkes. Stay tuned for more details.

📗: My Garden written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes (@greenwillowbooks )
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#NationalJellyBeanDay #MyGarden #KevinHenkes #WIP #Art #Fabrication #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #kidlit #gardening

What flavor of jelly bean would you like to plant, grow, and eat?

The jelly bean bush in our My Garden exhibit has many colors to identify, count, and discover beneath its soft leaves.

In the coming weeks, we’re looking forward to opening this exhibit and welcoming author/illustrator Kevin Henkes. Stay tuned for more details.

📗: My Garden written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes (@greenwillowbooks )
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#NationalJellyBeanDay #MyGarden #KevinHenkes #WIP #Art #Fabrication #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #kidlit #gardening

April 20-26 is Volunteer Appreciation Week! 💗 Please join us in thanking our 75 volunteers, who are essential to The Rabbit hOle and its mission. This evening we gathered to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

If you care about books, art, creativity, and want to connect with like-minded people, consider becoming a volunteer.

Upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions:

Sat. May 3 • 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Wed. May 7 • 12-1 p.m.
Wed. June 4 • 12-1 p.m.
Sat. June 7 • 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/volunteer
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#northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #immersivemuseum #volunteerkc #volunteerappreciation #volunteerappreciationweek

April 20-26 is Volunteer Appreciation Week! 💗 Please join us in thanking our 75 volunteers, who are essential to The Rabbit hOle and its mission. This evening we gathered to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

If you care about books, art, creativity, and want to connect with like-minded people, consider becoming a volunteer.

Upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions:

Sat. May 3 • 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Wed. May 7 • 12-1 p.m.
Wed. June 4 • 12-1 p.m.
Sat. June 7 • 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/volunteer
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#northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #immersivemuseum #volunteerkc #volunteerappreciation #volunteerappreciationweek

Whether you want learn more about the lives and legacies of children's book creators, or just explore The Rabbit hOle with other adults, join us this Friday, April 25!

At our monthly Let's Take a Dive program we'll discuss Gustaf Tenggren, Margret and H.A. Rey, Yuyi Morales and Jean deBrunhoff, take a guided tour of related exhibits, eat themed treats, and make a craft.

This Friday is also 21+ Night, when adults can visit the museum without children and enjoyment refreshments.

Tickets for both events at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #fridaynightevents #kansascity #kcmo #adultnight #GustafTenggren #MargretRey #HARey #YuyiMorales #JeandeBrunhoff

Whether you want learn more about the lives and legacies of children's book creators, or just explore The Rabbit hOle with other adults, join us this Friday, April 25!

At our monthly Let's Take a Dive program we'll discuss Gustaf Tenggren, Margret and H.A. Rey, Yuyi Morales and Jean deBrunhoff, take a guided tour of related exhibits, eat themed treats, and make a craft.

This Friday is also 21+ Night, when adults can visit the museum without children and enjoyment refreshments.

Tickets for both events at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #fridaynightevents #kansascity #kcmo #adultnight #GustafTenggren #MargretRey #HARey #YuyiMorales #JeandeBrunhoff

Thanks to everyone who joined us for events last week with Jon Agee!

At both our adult evening event and alien art family workshops Jon wowed us with his artistry, humor, and wordplay.

Read our full recap at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#jonagee #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #wordplay #palindrome #childrensbooks #art

Thanks to everyone who joined us for events last week with Jon Agee!

At both our adult evening event and alien art family workshops Jon wowed us with his artistry, humor, and wordplay.

Read our full recap at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.
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#jonagee #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #wordplay #palindrome #childrensbooks #art

🎉 This morning at 10:04 a.m. we welcomed our 150,000th VISITOR! 🎉

Congratulations to Kyrie, who visited The Rabbit hOle for the first time today and received a certificate, t-shirt, and book of her choosing from @luckyrabbitbookskc.

Less than six months ago we celebrated our 100,000th visitor. Help us get to 200,000 and plan your next visit at rabbitholekc.org/tickets or via link in bio.
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #kcmo #kansascity #northkansascity #150000visitor

🎉 This morning at 10:04 a.m. we welcomed our 150,000th VISITOR! 🎉

Congratulations to Kyrie, who visited The Rabbit hOle for the first time today and received a certificate, t-shirt, and book of her choosing from @luckyrabbitbookskc.

Less than six months ago we celebrated our 100,000th visitor. Help us get to 200,000 and plan your next visit at rabbitholekc.org/tickets or via link in bio.
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #kcmo #kansascity #northkansascity #150000visitor

Please note The Rabbit hOle will be closed this Sunday, April 20!

📕: The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes written by Du Bose Heyward and illustrated by Marjorie Hack (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidlit #TheCountryBunnyandtheLittleGoldShoes

Please note The Rabbit hOle will be closed this Sunday, April 20!

📕: The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes written by Du Bose Heyward and illustrated by Marjorie Hack (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidlit #TheCountryBunnyandtheLittleGoldShoes

It’s some bunny’s birthday…

Garth Williams, who was born on April 16, 1912, is best known for his illustrations for Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and the Little House. But he seemed to have a special connection to rabbits.

He created at least five books starring rabbits. And while The Little Fur Family does not feature rabbits, the first edition was wrapped in real rabbit fur! 😮
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#Onthisday #onthisdayinhistory #garthwilliams #rabbits #thelittlefurfamily #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidlit

It’s some bunny’s birthday…

Garth Williams, who was born on April 16, 1912, is best known for his illustrations for Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and the Little House. But he seemed to have a special connection to rabbits.

He created at least five books starring rabbits. And while The Little Fur Family does not feature rabbits, the first edition was wrapped in real rabbit fur! 😮
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#Onthisday #onthisdayinhistory #garthwilliams #rabbits #thelittlefurfamily #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidlit

The Rabbit hOle is honored to partner with the @uspostalservice on the first-day-of-issue celebration for the new Goodnight Moon Forever stamps! ✨ Join us on Friday, May 2 to welcome the latest stamp to honor a classic children’s book.

From 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM, museum visitors can participate in drop-in programming activities and purchase the new stamps from the USPS.

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/programs or via link in bio.
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #Postage #ForeverStamp #ForeverStamps #Stamps #MailLove #SendMoreMail #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService

The Rabbit hOle is honored to partner with the @uspostalservice on the first-day-of-issue celebration for the new Goodnight Moon Forever stamps! ✨ Join us on Friday, May 2 to welcome the latest stamp to honor a classic children’s book.

From 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM, museum visitors can participate in drop-in programming activities and purchase the new stamps from the USPS.

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/programs or via link in bio.
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#GoodnightMoonStamp #goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #Postage #ForeverStamp #ForeverStamps #Stamps #MailLove #SendMoreMail #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService

Though it may appear that Nathan has been sowing seeds, he’s actually been sewing! 🪻🪴

Textiles are integral to all the flowers and plants that will fill our My Garden exhibit. Each one has been welded, sculpted, painted, and sewn to match Kevin Henkes’ enchanting ink and watercolor illustrations. As long as the weather and planting schedule goes according to plan, we will open our Kevin Henkes exhibit this summer.

📗: My Garden written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes (@greenwillowbooks )
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#NationalGardeningDay #MyGarden #KevinHenkes #WIP #Art #Fabrication #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #kidlit #gardening

Though it may appear that Nathan has been sowing seeds, he’s actually been sewing! 🪻🪴

Textiles are integral to all the flowers and plants that will fill our My Garden exhibit. Each one has been welded, sculpted, painted, and sewn to match Kevin Henkes’ enchanting ink and watercolor illustrations. As long as the weather and planting schedule goes according to plan, we will open our Kevin Henkes exhibit this summer.

📗: My Garden written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes (@greenwillowbooks )
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#NationalGardeningDay #MyGarden #KevinHenkes #WIP #Art #Fabrication #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #kidlit #gardening

Little Toot, published in 1939, was Hardie Gramatky’s first and most successful book.

Before creating children’s books, Hardie, who was born on April 12, 1907, was a noted watercolor painter and senior animator at Walt Disney Studios.

📘: Little Toot written and illustrated by Hardie Gramatky (@penguinkids )
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#onthisday #hardiegramatky #littletoot #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #immersivemuseum #bookstagram #disney #watercolourpainting

Little Toot, published in 1939, was Hardie Gramatky’s first and most successful book.

Before creating children’s books, Hardie, who was born on April 12, 1907, was a noted watercolor painter and senior animator at Walt Disney Studios.

📘: Little Toot written and illustrated by Hardie Gramatky (@penguinkids )
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#onthisday #hardiegramatky #littletoot #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #immersivemuseum #bookstagram #disney #watercolourpainting

Tonight we learned the first palindrome Jon Agee ever heard as a young lad. ❤️ We’re excited to continue all the fun tomorrow with our sold out family workshops!
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#jonagee #palindromes #childrenabooks #childrensbookillustration #northkansascity

Tonight we learned the first palindrome Jon Agee ever heard as a young lad. ❤️ We’re excited to continue all the fun tomorrow with our sold out family workshops!
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#jonagee #palindromes #childrenabooks #childrensbookillustration #northkansascity

Are you a patient gardener? 🌱

More than three years ago we began planning and building our Frog and Toad exhibit, which includes each of their houses and gardens.

Nothing has sprouted yet, so next time you visit please assist Toad with the hard work of encouraging the seeds by reading stories and poems, singing songs, and playing music.

📗: Frog and Toad Together written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel (@harperkids)
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#FrogandToad #ArnoldLobel #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #miniatures #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #spring #gardening

Are you a patient gardener? 🌱

More than three years ago we began planning and building our Frog and Toad exhibit, which includes each of their houses and gardens.

Nothing has sprouted yet, so next time you visit please assist Toad with the hard work of encouraging the seeds by reading stories and poems, singing songs, and playing music.

📗: Frog and Toad Together written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel (@harperkids)
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#FrogandToad #ArnoldLobel #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #miniatures #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #spring #gardening

Our Print Shop recently acquired A LOT of vintage letterpress wood type.

It’s been quite the process to get every letter cleaned up and Devin still has a lot more to do, but we’re very excited to begin using them!
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#woodtype #letterpress #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #printshop #bookstagram #wip #wipwednesday

Our Print Shop recently acquired A LOT of vintage letterpress wood type.

It’s been quite the process to get every letter cleaned up and Devin still has a lot more to do, but we’re very excited to begin using them!
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#woodtype #letterpress #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #printshop #bookstagram #wip #wipwednesday

One major reason Curious George creator H.A. Rey loved monkeys and other animals is that he grew up near the Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany.

What pachyderm parallels do you see between the zoo entrance H.A. illustrated and the zoo entrance he saw as a child?

Learn more about H.A. and Margret Rey as well as other creators we're celebrating this month at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.

📙: Curious George by Margret and H. A. Rey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
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#NationalZooLoversDay #MargretRey #CuriousGeorge #HARey #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #MuseumExhibits #immersivemuseum

One major reason Curious George creator H.A. Rey loved monkeys and other animals is that he grew up near the Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany.

What pachyderm parallels do you see between the zoo entrance H.A. illustrated and the zoo entrance he saw as a child?

Learn more about H.A. and Margret Rey as well as other creators we're celebrating this month at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in bio.

📙: Curious George by Margret and H. A. Rey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
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#NationalZooLoversDay #MargretRey #CuriousGeorge #HARey #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #MuseumExhibits #immersivemuseum

Wrestling with what to do this week? Join The Rabbit hOle and Lucky Rabbit Books for these events!

📚 Story Hour | April 9 & 11 at 10:30 AM
Join us for a read aloud of Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales in the Great Green Room followed by a craft in the Tons of Fun room. (Ages 3-7)

📝 Wordplay with Jon Agee | Friday, April 11 at 6 PM
Join us for a special evening of hilarity and interactive wordplay with picture book legend and palindrome master, Jon Agee. (Adults 21+ only)

👽 Alien Art with Agee | Saturday, April 12 - SOLD OUT
Agee will host a series of family workshops to create ALIEN ART! Maybe you’ll even get the chance to meet… Neil, a li’l alien.

Tickets and more info for all events at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #fridaynightevents #kansascity #kcmo #jonagee #yuyimorales #kcevents

Wrestling with what to do this week? Join The Rabbit hOle and Lucky Rabbit Books for these events!

📚 Story Hour | April 9 & 11 at 10:30 AM
Join us for a read aloud of Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales in the Great Green Room followed by a craft in the Tons of Fun room. (Ages 3-7)

📝 Wordplay with Jon Agee | Friday, April 11 at 6 PM
Join us for a special evening of hilarity and interactive wordplay with picture book legend and palindrome master, Jon Agee. (Adults 21+ only)

👽 Alien Art with Agee | Saturday, April 12 - SOLD OUT
Agee will host a series of family workshops to create ALIEN ART! Maybe you’ll even get the chance to meet… Neil, a li’l alien.

Tickets and more info for all events at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #fridaynightevents #kansascity #kcmo #jonagee #yuyimorales #kcevents

Jon Agee’s book Otto is the world’s first palindromic novel. Every bit of text, from the dialogue to the signs in the background is a palindrome. 🤯

Don’t miss your chance to meet Jon and witness his wordplay wizardary live and in person next Friday, April 11.

Tickets and more info about this 21+ adults only event at rabbitholekc.org/programs

📙: Otto: A Palindrama written and illustrated by Jon Agee (@penguinkids )
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#jonagee #wordplay #palindromes #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #anagrams #oxymorons #wordgames

Jon Agee’s book Otto is the world’s first palindromic novel. Every bit of text, from the dialogue to the signs in the background is a palindrome. 🤯

Don’t miss your chance to meet Jon and witness his wordplay wizardary live and in person next Friday, April 11.

Tickets and more info about this 21+ adults only event at rabbitholekc.org/programs

📙: Otto: A Palindrama written and illustrated by Jon Agee (@penguinkids )
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#jonagee #wordplay #palindromes #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #anagrams #oxymorons #wordgames

Although we don’t have Strega Nona’s magic pasta pot, our cafe, Max’s Kansas City, serves a delizioso pasta with handmade noodles and a creamy parmesan cheese sauce. It’s so good you’ll want to eat by the town-full. 💋💋💋

Max’s Kansas City is open Wed-Sat from 11am-3pm and Sun 12-3pm.

📙: Strega Nona written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola (@simonkids )
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#StregaNona #TomiedePaola #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #immersivemuseum #pasta #BigAnthony

Although we don’t have Strega Nona’s magic pasta pot, our cafe, Max’s Kansas City, serves a delizioso pasta with handmade noodles and a creamy parmesan cheese sauce. It’s so good you’ll want to eat by the town-full. 💋💋💋

Max’s Kansas City is open Wed-Sat from 11am-3pm and Sun 12-3pm.

📙: Strega Nona written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola (@simonkids )
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#StregaNona #TomiedePaola #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #immersivemuseum #pasta #BigAnthony

Need some Good(night Moon) news?

On May 2, 2025 we are partnering with @uspostalservice to host the first-day-of-issue festivities for the new Goodnight Moon Commemorative Forever® Stamps!

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/GoodnightMoonStamps or via link in bio.
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#goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #Postage #ForeverStamp #ForeverStamps #Stamps #MailLove #SendMoreMail #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService

Need some Good(night Moon) news?

On May 2, 2025 we are partnering with @uspostalservice to host the first-day-of-issue festivities for the new Goodnight Moon Commemorative Forever® Stamps!

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/GoodnightMoonStamps or via link in bio.
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#goodnightmoon #margaretwisebrown #clementhurd
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #greatgreenroom #immersivemuseum #Postage #ForeverStamp #ForeverStamps #Stamps #MailLove #SendMoreMail #USPS #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPostalService

Many of the titles that we consider staples of American children’s literature were created by immigrants.

Join us all this month as we celebrate Gustaf Tenggren, Margret and H.A. Rey, Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff, and Yuyi Morales!

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in
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Many of the titles that we consider staples of American children’s literature were created by immigrants.

Join us all this month as we celebrate Gustaf Tenggren, Margret and H.A. Rey, Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff, and Yuyi Morales!

Learn more at rabbitholekc.org/blog or via link in
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#GustafTenggren #MargretRey #HARey #JeandeBrunhoff #LaurentdeBrunhoff #Babar #CuriousGeorge #YuyiMorales #NiñoWrestlesTheWorld #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #buildingamuseum #northkansascity

“Rabbit! Rabbit!” Some people believe you’ll have good luck all month if you start the beginning of the month saying it.

Today we are saying “Rabbit! Rabbit!” thanks to some tricky staff members who decided to place tiny plastic 🐇 throughout our fabrication studio, offices, kitchen, bookstore and ticketing desks. We have a feeling we’ll be finding these for quite some time.
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#AprilFools #AprilFoolsDay #northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #immersivemuseum

“Rabbit! Rabbit!” Some people believe you’ll have good luck all month if you start the beginning of the month saying it.

Today we are saying “Rabbit! Rabbit!” thanks to some tricky staff members who decided to place tiny plastic 🐇 throughout our fabrication studio, offices, kitchen, bookstore and ticketing desks. We have a feeling we’ll be finding these for quite some time.
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#AprilFools #AprilFoolsDay #northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #immersivemuseum

A palindrome is a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward. ↔️

Children’s book creator Jon Agee has created some masterful palindromes and other feats of wordplay in his work and he’s coming to The Rabbit hOle on Friday, April 11!

Join us for a special evening of hilarity and interactive word games with Jon. He’ll discuss his insanely funny and maniacal magnum opus, Otto - the world’s first and only palindromic graphic novel - then, take us on a journey in real time to create and illustrate impromptu palindromes, anagrams and oxymorons.

Tickets and more info about this adults 21+ only event at rabbitholekc.org/programs

📕: Go Hang a Salami! I’m a Lasagna Hog! and other Palindromes by Jon Agee (@fsgbooks )
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#jonagee #wordplay #palindromes #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #anagrams #oxymorons #wordgames

A palindrome is a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward. ↔️

Children’s book creator Jon Agee has created some masterful palindromes and other feats of wordplay in his work and he’s coming to The Rabbit hOle on Friday, April 11!

Join us for a special evening of hilarity and interactive word games with Jon. He’ll discuss his insanely funny and maniacal magnum opus, Otto - the world’s first and only palindromic graphic novel - then, take us on a journey in real time to create and illustrate impromptu palindromes, anagrams and oxymorons.

Tickets and more info about this adults 21+ only event at rabbitholekc.org/programs

📕: Go Hang a Salami! I’m a Lasagna Hog! and other Palindromes by Jon Agee (@fsgbooks )
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#jonagee #wordplay #palindromes #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #anagrams #oxymorons #wordgames

In the books she wrote and her approach to life, it’s evident how deeply Byrd Baylor cared for nature and people around her. From Everybody Needs a Rock to Hawk, I’m Your Brother Byrd’s books remind us of our connection with nature through her poetic and rhythmic prose. Byrd was born March 28, 1924.

📙: Everybody Needs a Rock written by Byrd Baylor with pictures by Peter Parnall (@simonkids )
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#everybodyneedsarock #byrdbaylor #peterparnall #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #buildingamuseum #northkansascity #onthisday #onthisdayinhistory

In the books she wrote and her approach to life, it’s evident how deeply Byrd Baylor cared for nature and people around her. From Everybody Needs a Rock to Hawk, I’m Your Brother Byrd’s books remind us of our connection with nature through her poetic and rhythmic prose. Byrd was born March 28, 1924.

📙: Everybody Needs a Rock written by Byrd Baylor with pictures by Peter Parnall (@simonkids )
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#everybodyneedsarock #byrdbaylor #peterparnall #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #buildingamuseum #northkansascity #onthisday #onthisdayinhistory

Our grand staircase features two exhibits.

On one side: My Father's Dragon written by Ruth Stiles Gannett and illustrated by Ruth Chrisman Gannett. On the other: The Funny Thing written and illustrated by Wanda Gág.

We designed and built this pairing in part because the Gannetts and Gág were friends! You can learn more about these creators on our website rabbitholekc.org.

And we have just a few tickets left for tomorrow night's Let's Take A Dive adult program: rabbitholekc.org/programs
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Our grand staircase features two exhibits.

On one side: My Father's Dragon written by Ruth Stiles Gannett and illustrated by Ruth Chrisman Gannett. On the other: The Funny Thing written and illustrated by Wanda Gág.

We designed and built this pairing in part because the Gannetts and Gág were friends! You can learn more about these creators on our website rabbitholekc.org.

And we have just a few tickets left for tomorrow night's Let's Take A Dive adult program: rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#wandagag #thefunnything #ruthstilesgannett #ruthchrismangannett #myfathersdragon #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #TBT #ThrowbackThursday

Hats off to volunteer Michal, who is spending her spring break picking up some extra volunteer shifts at The Rabbit hOle this week!

She says she began volunteering last June because her kids are in college, and she wanted to do something outside of work to give back. She loves coming to The Rabbit hOle and witnessing families experience joy and togetherness.

Are you interested in volunteering at The Rabbit hOle? Our next orientations are April 2 at noon and April 5 at 10:15 a.m. Learn more and sign up at rabbitholekc.org/volunteer
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#northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #ExhibitDesign #immersivemuseum #capsforsale #EsphyrSlobodkina #volunteerkc

Hats off to volunteer Michal, who is spending her spring break picking up some extra volunteer shifts at The Rabbit hOle this week!

She says she began volunteering last June because her kids are in college, and she wanted to do something outside of work to give back. She loves coming to The Rabbit hOle and witnessing families experience joy and togetherness.

Are you interested in volunteering at The Rabbit hOle? Our next orientations are April 2 at noon and April 5 at 10:15 a.m. Learn more and sign up at rabbitholekc.org/volunteer
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#northkansascity #kansascity #kcmo #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #vintagechildrensbooks #MuseumExhibits #ExhibitDesign #immersivemuseum #capsforsale #EsphyrSlobodkina #volunteerkc

"What a book says to a child when they relate to it is: I see you. You matter. And you are not alone."

A giant pocketful of birthday wishes to our friend and children's book creator Linda Sue Park, who visited us at the beginning of the month and inspired us with her powerful message of authenticity and respect in literature.

Find her latest book Smiling Eyes, illustrated by @lennywendraws, and many of her other books at our bookstore, @luckyrabbitbookskc.
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #LindaSuePark #kidslit #kansascity #onthisday

"What a book says to a child when they relate to it is: I see you. You matter. And you are not alone."

A giant pocketful of birthday wishes to our friend and children's book creator Linda Sue Park, who visited us at the beginning of the month and inspired us with her powerful message of authenticity and respect in literature.

Find her latest book Smiling Eyes, illustrated by @lennywendraws, and many of her other books at our bookstore, @luckyrabbitbookskc.
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #LindaSuePark #kidslit #kansascity #onthisday

We’d like to extend a BIG thank you to Christian Robinson (@theartoffun ) for spending two jam-packed days at The Rabbit hOle earlier this month! 🧡

It was particularly meaningful to have Christian as the guest of honor for our first birthday celebrations, because the life-size interactive version of the bus from Last Stop on Market Street was the first complete exhibit The Rabbit hOle built in 2019.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our adults-only evening, family print workshops, and more. It’s always wonderful to see our friends, and humbling to meet people who traveled from other states for these events.

Read our full recap at rabbitholekc.org or via link in bio.
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#christianrobinson #laststoponmarketstreet #firstbirthday #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #ArtDesign #kansascity

We’d like to extend a BIG thank you to Christian Robinson (@theartoffun ) for spending two jam-packed days at The Rabbit hOle earlier this month! 🧡

It was particularly meaningful to have Christian as the guest of honor for our first birthday celebrations, because the life-size interactive version of the bus from Last Stop on Market Street was the first complete exhibit The Rabbit hOle built in 2019.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our adults-only evening, family print workshops, and more. It’s always wonderful to see our friends, and humbling to meet people who traveled from other states for these events.

Read our full recap at rabbitholekc.org or via link in bio.
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#christianrobinson #laststoponmarketstreet #firstbirthday #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #ArtDesign #kansascity

Picture book legend and word play virtuoso Jon Agee is coming to The Rabbit hOle for two events this April!

On Friday, April 11 join us an adults 21+ only evening of hilarity and interactive word play with Jon. He will discuss his insanely funny and maniacal magnum opus, Otto — the world’s first and only palindromic graphic novel — then, take us on a journey in real time to create and illustrate impromptu palindromes, anagrams and oxymorons!

On Saturday, April 12 join us for a series of family workshops to create ALIEN ART! Geared towards children aged 6 and up, each workshop will include a read aloud, alien art making and a book signing with Agee offered at two time slots: 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tickets and more info about both events at rabbitholekc.org or via link in bio.
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#jonagee #wordplay #palindromes #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art

Picture book legend and word play virtuoso Jon Agee is coming to The Rabbit hOle for two events this April!

On Friday, April 11 join us an adults 21+ only evening of hilarity and interactive word play with Jon. He will discuss his insanely funny and maniacal magnum opus, Otto — the world’s first and only palindromic graphic novel — then, take us on a journey in real time to create and illustrate impromptu palindromes, anagrams and oxymorons!

On Saturday, April 12 join us for a series of family workshops to create ALIEN ART! Geared towards children aged 6 and up, each workshop will include a read aloud, alien art making and a book signing with Agee offered at two time slots: 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tickets and more info about both events at rabbitholekc.org or via link in bio.
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#jonagee #wordplay #palindromes #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art

We know it’s spring because we found Bill in the Curious George table bubble!

When the seasons change he updates the constellation projections, so that they match what you can actually see in the night sky during that time of year.

📙: Find the Constellations written and illustrated by H. A. Rey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
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We know it’s spring because we found Bill in the Curious George table bubble!

When the seasons change he updates the constellation projections, so that they match what you can actually see in the night sky during that time of year.

📙: Find the Constellations written and illustrated by H. A. Rey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
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#harey #findtheconstellations #astronomy #curiousgeorge #spring #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #fabrication #exhibitdesign #MuseumExhibits #ExhibitDesign #immersivemuseum

On Monday we added a GIANT new element to one of our exhibits. This picture was taken while it was still in-progress.

Can you guess what it is and what book it's from?
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On Monday we added a GIANT new element to one of our exhibits. This picture was taken while it was still in-progress.

Can you guess what it is and what book it's from?
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #fabrication #WIP #WipWednesday

🚨HAVE YOU SEEN THESE PUPPETS? 🚨

Over the weekend the puppets from our Perez and Martina exhibit went missing. Please check your hands, pockets, and bags to make sure they did not go home with you.

Our puppet theater is not complete without Martina's six suitors. We ask that they be returned to The Rabbit hOle – no questions asked.

📘: Perez and Martina written by Pura Belpré & illus. by Carlos Sanchez (@penguinkids )
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🚨HAVE YOU SEEN THESE PUPPETS? 🚨

Over the weekend the puppets from our Perez and Martina exhibit went missing. Please check your hands, pockets, and bags to make sure they did not go home with you.

Our puppet theater is not complete without Martina's six suitors. We ask that they be returned to The Rabbit hOle – no questions asked.

📘: Perez and Martina written by Pura Belpré & illus. by Carlos Sanchez (@penguinkids )
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#PerezAndMartina #purabelpré #carlossanchez #picturebooks #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #art #kidlit #kidslit #puppets

Crictor spent St. Patrick's Day dreaming happily, knowing that all that business about driving snakes from Ireland is just legend. There no snakes native to the island, but Crictor's creator, Tomi Ungerer, made his home there for more than half of his life. 💚

📗: Crictor written & illustrated by @tomiungerer (@harperkids )

Crictor ©️@diogenesverlag and the Tomi Ungerer Estate
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Crictor spent St. Patrick's Day dreaming happily, knowing that all that business about driving snakes from Ireland is just legend. There no snakes native to the island, but Crictor's creator, Tomi Ungerer, made his home there for more than half of his life. 💚

📗: Crictor written & illustrated by @tomiungerer (@harperkids )

Crictor ©️@diogenesverlag and the Tomi Ungerer Estate
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #buildingamuseum #northkansascity #MuseumExhibits #ArtDesign #ExhibitDesign #buildingamuseum #tomiungerer #crictor #snakes #readingrainbow #readingrainbowbook #stpatricksday #stpatrick

One of the best things about our birthday is that we know you’re growing with us. ❤️

While we reflect and rest after this weekend’s whirlwind of celebrations, please enjoy these sweet then-and-now photos from recent visitor Kirsten.

We’ll have photos and more to share from all the fun we had with special guest and children’s book creator Christian Robinson (@theartoffun ) later this week.

📕:May I Bring A Friend? written by American writer Beatrice Schenk de Regniers and illustrated by Beni Montresor (@simonkids )
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#childrensbooks #vintagechildrensbooks #firstbirthdayparty #childrensbookillustration #bookstagram

One of the best things about our birthday is that we know you’re growing with us. ❤️

While we reflect and rest after this weekend’s whirlwind of celebrations, please enjoy these sweet then-and-now photos from recent visitor Kirsten.

We’ll have photos and more to share from all the fun we had with special guest and children’s book creator Christian Robinson (@theartoffun ) later this week.

📕:May I Bring A Friend? written by American writer Beatrice Schenk de Regniers and illustrated by Beni Montresor (@simonkids )
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#childrensbooks #vintagechildrensbooks #firstbirthdayparty #childrensbookillustration #bookstagram

Look who we found at the bus stop! We’re so excited to celebrate our one year anniversary with Christian Robinson!

Learn more about the events we have planned for this weekend at rabbitholekc.org.

📙: Last Stop on Market Street written by @mattdelapena and illustrated by @theartoffun (@penguinkids )

Look who we found at the bus stop! We’re so excited to celebrate our one year anniversary with Christian Robinson!

Learn more about the events we have planned for this weekend at rabbitholekc.org.

📙: Last Stop on Market Street written by @mattdelapena and illustrated by @theartoffun (@penguinkids )

One year ago today The Rabbit hOle opened. 🎂

It's impossible to sum up all we've learned and experienced together these past 12 months, but it's safe to say that this is just the beginning! Thank you to everyone who has visited, donated, promoted, and supported us.

Please share your memories and experiences from our first year with us in the comments.
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #firstbirthday #bookstagram #oneyear #onthisday

One year ago today The Rabbit hOle opened. 🎂

It's impossible to sum up all we've learned and experienced together these past 12 months, but it's safe to say that this is just the beginning! Thank you to everyone who has visited, donated, promoted, and supported us.

Please share your memories and experiences from our first year with us in the comments.
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #firstbirthday #bookstagram #oneyear #onthisday

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet and make with acclaimed artist and one of today’s best children’s book creators, Christian Robinson!

We’re busy preparing a variety of activities for our events this Saturday (3/15) and Sunday (3/16).

It’s Our Birthday! An Evening of Art & Celebration w/ Christian Robinson
Sat. March 15 at 6 PM
Adults 21+ only
Join us for a magical evening of art making and creative conversation with Christian Robinson, featuring live screen printing, collage projects, light bites, birthday cake, live music, and a cash bar with specialty cocktails and mocktails.

Read Ride Print: A Day of Art and Storytelling with Christian Robinson
Sunday, March 16 12-5 PM
Join us for a day of family fun with Christian Robinson! With regular museum admission, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Christian and participate in a community collage project, enjoy regularly scheduled read alouds of Last Stop on Market Street, get books signed, and more.

Tickets and more info for both at rabbitholekc.org or via link in bio.
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#christianrobinson #laststoponmarketstreet #firstbirthday
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #ArtDesign #kansascity

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet and make with acclaimed artist and one of today’s best children’s book creators, Christian Robinson!

We’re busy preparing a variety of activities for our events this Saturday (3/15) and Sunday (3/16).

It’s Our Birthday! An Evening of Art & Celebration w/ Christian Robinson
Sat. March 15 at 6 PM
Adults 21+ only
Join us for a magical evening of art making and creative conversation with Christian Robinson, featuring live screen printing, collage projects, light bites, birthday cake, live music, and a cash bar with specialty cocktails and mocktails.

Read Ride Print: A Day of Art and Storytelling with Christian Robinson
Sunday, March 16 12-5 PM
Join us for a day of family fun with Christian Robinson! With regular museum admission, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Christian and participate in a community collage project, enjoy regularly scheduled read alouds of Last Stop on Market Street, get books signed, and more.

Tickets and more info for both at rabbitholekc.org or via link in bio.
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#christianrobinson #laststoponmarketstreet #firstbirthday
#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #ArtDesign #kansascity

Oh, I'm being eaten
By a boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor,
And I don't like it--one bit.
Well, what do you know?
It's nibblin' my toe.
Oh, gee,
It's up to my knee.
Oh my,
It's up to my thigh.
Oh, fiddle,
It's up to my middle.
Oh, heck,
It's up to my neck.
Oh, dread,
It's upmmmmmmmmmmffffffffff . . .

📘: Where the Sidewalk Ends written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein (@harperkids)
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#ShelSilverstein #WhereTheSidewalkEnds #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #poetry #vintagechildrensbooks #sculpture #MuseumExhibits #immersivemuseum #poetry #northkansascity #boaconstrictor

Oh, I'm being eaten
By a boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor,
I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor,
And I don't like it--one bit.
Well, what do you know?
It's nibblin' my toe.
Oh, gee,
It's up to my knee.
Oh my,
It's up to my thigh.
Oh, fiddle,
It's up to my middle.
Oh, heck,
It's up to my neck.
Oh, dread,
It's upmmmmmmmmmmffffffffff . . .

📘: Where the Sidewalk Ends written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein (@harperkids)
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#ShelSilverstein #WhereTheSidewalkEnds #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidslit #poetry #vintagechildrensbooks #sculpture #MuseumExhibits #immersivemuseum #poetry #northkansascity #boaconstrictor

This week at The Rabbit hOle and Lucky Rabbit Books!

📚 Story Hour | March 12 & 14 at 10:30 AM 📚
Join us for a read aloud of Snippy and Snappy by Wanda Gág in the Great Green Room followed by a craft in the Tons of Fun room. (Ages 3-7)

🌙 21+ Night | Friday, March 14 at 5 PM 🌙
During this adults-only timeslot, anyone 21+ can enjoy the museum in the absence of children from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Ticket includes refreshments.

🎉 It’s Our Birthday! An Evening of Art & Celebration w/ Christian Robinson\
Saturday, March 15 at 6 PM 🎉
Please join us for a magical evening of art making and creative conversation with Christian Robinson, featuring live screen printing, collage projects, light bites, birthday cake, live music, and a cash bar with specialty cocktails and mocktails. This event is for adults only, 21+.

🚌 Read Ride Print: A Day of Art and Storytelling with Christian Robinson
Sunday, March 16 12-5 PM 🚌
Join us for a day of family fun with Caldecott Honor recipient and internationally acclaimed artist Christian Robinson! With regular museum admission, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Christian and participate in a community collage project, enjoy regularly scheduled read alouds of Last Stop on Market Street, get books signed, and more.

Tickets and more info for all events at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #fridaynightevents #kansascity #kcmo #christianrobinson

This week at The Rabbit hOle and Lucky Rabbit Books!

📚 Story Hour | March 12 & 14 at 10:30 AM 📚
Join us for a read aloud of Snippy and Snappy by Wanda Gág in the Great Green Room followed by a craft in the Tons of Fun room. (Ages 3-7)

🌙 21+ Night | Friday, March 14 at 5 PM 🌙
During this adults-only timeslot, anyone 21+ can enjoy the museum in the absence of children from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Ticket includes refreshments.

🎉 It’s Our Birthday! An Evening of Art & Celebration w/ Christian Robinson\
Saturday, March 15 at 6 PM 🎉
Please join us for a magical evening of art making and creative conversation with Christian Robinson, featuring live screen printing, collage projects, light bites, birthday cake, live music, and a cash bar with specialty cocktails and mocktails. This event is for adults only, 21+.

🚌 Read Ride Print: A Day of Art and Storytelling with Christian Robinson
Sunday, March 16 12-5 PM 🚌
Join us for a day of family fun with Caldecott Honor recipient and internationally acclaimed artist Christian Robinson! With regular museum admission, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Christian and participate in a community collage project, enjoy regularly scheduled read alouds of Last Stop on Market Street, get books signed, and more.

Tickets and more info for all events at rabbitholekc.org/programs
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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #immersivemuseum #fridaynightevents #kansascity #kcmo #christianrobinson

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