Ruby tries to prepare for Easter but her younger brother Max has his own ideas about how to celebrate, in three holiday-themed stories.
Everybunny's favorite animated brother and sister duo learn how to work together and solve their differences in these delightful tales based on Rosemary Wells's popular children's books. With that mischievous glint in his eye, Max is just plain adorable, and young viewers will realize he's lucky to have the calm, patient Ruby for a big sister. Preschoolers will appreciate Max's creative ideas and, more importantly, just may begin to appreciate their own siblings as well.
At seven and a half minutes apiece, the stories are short enough to hold the attention of the youngest viewers--who will likely find their gentle tone appealing and may enjoy watching them one at a time. Ruby has a soothing way of dealing with Max, even at his naughtiest, that babies will find comforting whether or not they really understand everything that's happening.
Preschoolers will get a kick out of Max, who's determined to do things his way and get what he wants. They may want to copy some of his ideas, like creating a parade out of wind-up toys and Easter eggs, and taking on the role of the Easter bunny. They may also want to try some of Ruby's more traditional activities including making faces out of macaroni and decorating a "wonderfully springy nature bonnet."
Kids in this age group may find the siblings' relationship a bit too idyllic and unrealistic. Those on the younger end, though, may still enjoy Max's antics. They'll laugh when he uses Ruby's decorating materials to train a frog, and will probably understand the foreshadowing when the judge of the Bunny Scout Easter Bonnet Competition says, "I don't know how I'm going to choose a winner. I'm sure one will jump out at me!"
