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While hunting, Mr. Bobbin can't stop himself from warning the animals. The result is more A Sick Day for Amos McGee than Bambi. The gently worded text is so benign that the illustrations' peaceful soft blues, greens, and tans feel appropriate--guns may be a startling sight in a picture book, but the full package is the opposite of scary.