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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, 4/25, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Let's Take a Dive: Bringing New Talent and Ideas

21+

21+ Night

Friday, 4/25, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

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

Goodnight Moon stamp launch celebration!

May 2, 12:30-5:30 PM

Celebrate the Goodnight Moon Forever stamps with us!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Let's Take a Dive

Friday, 4/25, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

21+ Night

Friday, 4/25, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Goodnight Moon stamp launch celebration!

May 2, 12:30-5:30 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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Jon Agee presenting to a crowd.

Jon Agee presenting to a crowd.

A Date, Egad Agee, Tada! - Our Palindromic Fun with Jon Agee

On April 11 & 12, Jon Agee wowed us with his wordplay wizardry.

5 days ago

USPS Goodnight Moon Stamp Will Be Unveiled at The Rabbit hOle!

USPS Goodnight Moon Stamp Will Be Unveiled at The Rabbit hOle!

USPS Goodnight Moon Stamp Will Be Unveiled at The Rabbit hOle!

Join us Friday, May 2 to celebrate the first-day-of-issue for the Goodnight Moon Commemorative Forever® Stamps.

Apr 3

Images of Gustaf Tenggren, Margret and H.A. Rey, Laurent deBrunhoff, and Yugi Morales and their books

Images of Gustaf Tenggren, Margret and H.A. Rey, Laurent deBrunhoff, and Yugi Morales and their books

This April: Bringing New Talent and Ideas

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

Apr 2

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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#GustafTenggren #MargretRey #HARey #JeandeBrunhoff #LaurentdeBrunhoff #Babar #CuriousGeorge #YuyiMorales #NiñoWrestlesTheWorld #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #bookstagram #immersivemuseum #buildingamuseum #northkansascity

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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#wandagag #thefunnything #ruthstilesgannett #ruthchrismangannett #myfathersdragon #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #TBT #ThrowbackThursday

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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#harey #findtheconstellations #astronomy #curiousgeorge #spring #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #art #fabrication #exhibitdesign #MuseumExhibits #ExhibitDesign #immersivemuseum

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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#childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #kidslit #fabrication #WIP #WipWednesday

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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#PerezAndMartina #purabelpré #carlossanchez #picturebooks #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #vintagechildrensbooks #art #kidlit #kidslit #puppets

🚨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

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