Award-Winning Children’s Book Series
Hello, My Name is Bunny!
Lessons in Kindness
Meet Bunny Bloom: irrepressible, international feline do-gooder! She’s a tiny, tuxedo cat who can’t help helping others in trouble.
The first four books in this award-winning children’s chapter book series take Bunny on wild, wacky, and perilous adventures in New York City, London, Paris, and Tokyo. In each escapade, Bunny risks life and limb, (and the consternation of her human parents) by helping a friend in need.
Inspired by a real-life rescue cat, each book engages young readers with humor and adventure while sharing lessons that will inspire them to lead kind, empathetic, and compassionate lives. Purr-fect for readers ages six and older and cat lovers of every age. Choose from softcover, hardcover, or e-book. Print books are approximately 9.5” H x 8” W. Ask for a personalized gift message at checkout.
Our latest editorial reviews
Hello, My Name is Bunny! Tokyo
“A sweet and simple tale of forgiveness that teaches kids and adults alike the value of helping others.” —Kirkus Reviews
Hello, My Name is Bunny! Tokyo
“Get ready to be captivated by Bunny and her extraordinary escapades in Tokyo. You’re in for an unforgettable journey as she uncovers the truth behind the secret alley society. This tale will leave you purring with delight and yearning for more!”
—Midwest Book Review
To pay forward our good fortune in adopting Bunny, we donate to KittyKind from every book we sell on hellobunnybloom.com. See Our Donations for details.
Our Awards
- NEW! Nautilus Book Award Gold Winner 2024
- Nautilus Book Award Gold Winner 2023
- Moonbeam Children’s Book Award: Gold
- Independent Press Awards: Distinguished Favorite
- New York City Big Book Award Winner 2018 & 2019
How to buy
Librarians and retailers: Wholesale orders available via Ingram Book Group
Readers can buy on Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble online, Amazon, and right here on Hello Bunny Bloom!
NEW: Hello, My Name is Bunny! Children’s Book Gift Set
Available in hardcover and softcover exclusively on Hello Bunny Bloom for a special price. Comes with an adorable pawprint ribbon and the option for a personalized gift message.
For young readers, ages six and older and cat-lovers of every age.
Free U.S. standard shipping on every order
A small kitty with a big heart
Who would imagine that a small, adorable tuxedo cat could change your life? Well, it happened to us! When we adopted Bunny, we soon learned that half a million cats are homeless in NYC alone! With this in mind, we decided to find a way to help the incredible groups and volunteers that make life better for cats in need.
Our mission is to help create awareness of the plight of millions of abandoned, feral, or lost cats. We also want to raise funds to support the shelters that work so hard to help forgotten felines find loving, forever homes, and where we can, to support Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) groups in their efforts to responsibly manage homeless cat populations.
Through storytelling, we hope to entertain, engage, and encourage young readers and animal lovers of all ages to join us on a journey to create a kinder, more empathetic world in which everyone understands the importance of treating all animals—including humans—with respect, dignity, and compassion.
We donate to KittyKind NYC for every Hello, My Name is Bunny! book we sell on our website. Occasionally, we partner with other U.S. rescue and shelter groups, We donate for every product we sell, and are 100% committed to transparency. That’s why we always tell you exactly how much the donation is on every product. See our individual product listings for details.
Matt Bloom and Shelley Simmons-Bloom
Award-Winning Children’s Book Series
The first book in the series, Hello, My Name is Bunny! New York City won a New York City Big Book Award in 2018, and The Conscious Cat blog, named it a Top Ten Cat-Themed Book. Hello, My Name is Bunny! London was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2019 Independent Press Awards, a Distinguished Favorite in the 2019 New York City Big Book Awards and the Gold Winner of the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards for Best Early Chapter Book. It was also named a Top Five Cat-Themed Book by The Conscious Cat blog at the end of 2019. Hello, My Name is Bunny! Paris was a Gold Winner in the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards.
Ideal for elementary school readers and for cat lovers of every age.
Kirkus Reviews calls Hello, My Name is Bunny! New York City “A charming and simply told story with a clear message.” Its review for Hello, My Name is Bunny! London says: “The story brims with worthy lessons about responsibility, altruism, and respect for animals, providing a perfect platform for discussions about these important topics between kids and parents…This romp’s adventures—and lessons in kindness—make a cat an adorable role model.”
All four books have received a “GET IT” recommendation from Kirkus Reviews.
Reader Reviews
After finishing this book, I was immediately consumed with jealousy. Bunny had so many fun-sounding adventures, and now I have, like, 50 things on my cat bucket list.
Thomas, That cat blog
This beautifully illustrated and equally beautifully written story will charm children and adults alike. I was pulled into the story from the very first page. As was the case with the first book, the antics of Bunny and her friends had me smiling throughout. Ingrid King, The conscious cat
We’re in love! Wonderful book, amazing art, beautiful story. We love you, Bunny! Highly recommend and we’ll be telling our friends about you.
Vanille, etsy review
Love and Purrs Blog
Read our blog to learn more about how we all can help make the world a kinder place.
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Bunny’s latest adventure in Tokyo is out now!
We’re super-excited to let you know the latest book in our award-winning Hello, My Name is Bunny! chapter book series drops today (Monday, October 16th, 2023). In Hello, My Name is Bunny! Tokyo, Bunny’s trademark curiosity and kindness lead her to be a peacemaker between two rival cat gangs, friend to a blind, elderly poet,… Read More »
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Fiction that stays with you fur-ever!
Do you remember the first chapter book that made an impression on you? A customer recently shared that her fourth grade-aged son was so taken with Hello, My Name is Bunny! New York City that he chose to write an essay about it in class. He loves Bunny’s adventures and that she’s always trying to… Read More »
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Books, books, books
Let 2023 begin with the joy of reading! New Year equals New Year’s Resolutions! And what better time than now to resolve to read more books? Us bookworms know literature can literally be life-changing! Fiction feeds the imagination and takes us places we could never have dreamed of. It makes us feel emotions we’d never… Read More »
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Meet our friend: Artist Pippa Mayell
Pippa Mayell is the wonderful illustrator of our Hello, My Name is Bunny! chapter book series. She has brought to life Bunny’s epic adventures in New York City, London, and Paris with her charming illustrations. Here’s some things you might like to know about her process, inspiration, and her advice for budding artists: How did… Read More »