LITTLE RABBIT FOO CRAFT FOR KIDS!

April 14, 2022

Updated April 2026

Little Rabbit Foo Foo!
The Goonie!
Back-to-back Rabbit and Goonie!

At Easter what do we know about bunny rabbits, and Little Rabbit Foo?

We think of bunny rabbits as cute little creatures, don’t we?

Heads up, later on, I will introduce you to a little rogue and a not-so-cute naughty character, and here’s a hint….. Little Rabbit Foo? 

So in this post, I will show you a fun spring activity that involves our naughty little bunny rabbit!

   

    Here’s what you’ll find in this post:

  • A simple introduction to the activity
  • Gentle look at spring themes and meaning
  • The Little Rabbit Foo Foo story
  • How to make the craft using cardboard tubes
  • A fun double-character twist
  • Materials and step-by-step photo guide
  • Helpful tips for crafting with children
  • Free printable face template
  • Related bunny-themed ideas and resources
  • Recommended products to extend the activity
  • Final thoughts and extra book ideas
LET’S CONTINUE!

Round about this time of the year, when it’s April, Springtime, and Easter is back, there they are again!

Why a bunny rabbit? You may ask, well, basically the rabbit gives birth to a rather large litter, known as kittens, and this symbolises the birth of new life.

LET’S RECAP!

If we go back to pagan times, when they had the traditional festival of Eostre, a goddess of fertility, the animal that symbolises this is the ‘bunny’!

RABBIT CONNECTION!

As rabbits are known for their regular breeding in abundance, they traditionally would symbolise fertility!

So Easter, rebirth, that time of the year, spring brings a lot of, hence the bunny rabbit, although it has nothing to do with religion.

LEGEND THEN AND TODAY!

Legend has it that a rabbit would lay colourful eggs, and whilst children were asleep, he would visit them and leave the eggs as gifts for their good behaviour, a bit like Santa. (although we know rabbits don’t lay eggs, they give birth to baby rabbits)

TODAY!

Today there is the Easter hunt, where colourful Easter eggs are hidden. This is a fun activity for kids to play during Easter time.

WHAT ABOUT RELIGION?

The Easter eggs have religious connotations. When you smash the egg and open it up, this symbolises the rise of Jesus, breaking out of the tomb. The resurrection.

IS IT A CHOCOLATE TREAT OR WITH A RELIGIOUS MEANING?

Or simply a yummy chocolate egg full of surprising treats that kids can’t wait to eat, no matter what it represents!

In fact, if you ask a kid what they know about Easter, the reaction you would get is ”Chocolate Easter eggs yaaay!”

If you are not into the chocolate kind, then why not boil your eggs hard, allow them to cool, then dye and paint them up for colourful Easter fun!

A vision just for you. Chick, bunny and eggs.
Have fun painting your eggs!

What's this project about?

My little rabbit comes from a children’s story (by Michael Rosen), and he’s this little character that’s not so cute, quite defiant, and just does what he likes

WHAT DOES FOO MEAN?

This little rabbit is called Foo Foo, which translated means fool, clown, or Jester. He is a bit of a rebel and a bit of a rogue, picking on creatures and bobbing them on the head!

WHAT ABOUT THAT FAIRY?

Until a good fairy materialises and gives him the warning to stop this behaviour, otherwise…..

LET’S TAKE A LOOK! This story has a catchy tune that is well known throughout the schools, although it sounds a bit like ‘Alouette’ or ‘The incy wincy spider’

Whoops, he was warned! and as the good fairy declared, low and behold she changed him into a Goonie! What’s that? you may ask. Hmm…. well it’s like an odd thing, a thingy gig a weird-looking thingy.

IS THERE A MORAL TO THE STORY!

So the moral of the story? basically, you learn through your mistakes, and ultimately in Little Rabbit Foos’s case, because he didn’t listen and he wasn’t very nice to others, there were consequences!

Or here today Goon tomorrow?

My intention to make Little Rabbit Foo?

I am looking for something that is tubular shaped that could be easily cut, shaped, and flexible, and I have a sack load of can you guess? Yes, these are cardboard inner tubes, 

HOW RABBIT FOO FOO WOULD LOOK!

I didn’t want to make him out of one tube, but to build on that and make Little Rabbit Foo bigger and a bit more flexible.

As for the Goonie, I decided that instead of another load of Inner tubes, I will do a double act.

WHERE’S THE GOONIE?

What I will be working towards is one side to be Rabbit Foo Foo, and when you spin him around like POOF!, he will be the Goonie!

I am not going to model the fairy, the adult can act that part lol!

How to tell the story!

I quite like the singing version, sing the tune and jump in with Little Rabbit Foo when he’s up to no good.

OR.

Once you have got the gist of the story, tell it using Little Rabbit Foo to model it.

BACK TO LITTLE RABBIT FOO!

Here are some of the resources you will need to make your Little Rabbit Foo Foo!
     RESOURCES!
  • Approx. 12 cardboard inner tubes.
  • Scissors, large and small.
  • Stapler. Range of brushes/plate
  • Acrylic paints, Blue, Brown, Green, Red. White (not shown)
  • White paper/Glue stick (not shown)
  • Black felt-tip pens.
  • 3-4 split pins.
  • Bit of netting (hold lemons)
  • Yellow pipe cleaner (not shown)

HOW TO MAKE LITTLE RABBIT FOO!

1) Cut long ways 3 tubes and staple together like so.
1) Cut long ways 3 tubes and staple together like so.
2) Now cut a circular shape from another tube.
2) Now cut a circular shape from another tube.
3) This is the face, staple inbetween the first and second tube.
3) This is the face, staple inbetween the first and second tube.
4) Cut out 2 ears bunny style.
4) Cut out 2 ears bunny style.
5) Staple ears to the top of the circular face.
5) Staple ears to the top of the circular face.
6) Now cut out 2 bunny feet, cut corners and draw in a couple of lines for toes.
6) Now cut out 2 bunny feet, cut corners and draw in a couple of lines for toes.
7) Staple feet to the base of the first tube.
7) Staple feet to the base of the first tube.
8) With half of a tube cut that in half again, make a hole with pencil to push split pin in, attach to the other half these will make one arm.
8) With half of a tube cut that in half again, make a hole with pencil to push split pin in, attach to the other half these will make one arm.
9) Pierce a hole with the pencil, then push split pin into this and fix on the underside.
9) Pierce a hole with the pencil, then push split pin into this and fix on the underside.
10) Altogether this is the arm of the bunny that can move up and down.
10) Altogether this is the arm of the bunny that can move up and down.
11) Do the same on the otherside with half a whole tube and round off arm.
11) Do the same on the otherside with half a whole tube and round off arm.
12) To make the hammer cut one tube in half long ways and cut off end bit, then to make handle curl half a tube into a cylinder., so it's narrower.
12) To make the hammer cut one tube in half long ways and cut off end bit, then to make handle curl half a tube into a cylinder., so it's narrower.
13) With the bigger tube pierce hole and fan all the way round and push through the narrower tube as the handle.
13) With the bigger tube pierce hole and fan all the way round and push through the narrower tube as the handle.
14) All parts should look like this.
14) All parts should look like this.
15) Now flatten another tube and round off one part and make a neck like shape.
15) Now flatten another tube and round off one part and make a neck like shape.
16) With cut off bits spike them up like whiskers and staple them on to the face.
16) With cut off bits spike them up like whiskers and staple them on to the face.
17) With another tube cut two feet with pointed toes.
17) With another tube cut two feet with pointed toes.
18) Staple feet onto the bottom tube.
18) Staple feet onto the bottom tube.
19) Follow the curl of the tube cutting it out.
19) Follow the curl of the tube cutting it out.
20) Now cut strips into finer strips and add pointed parts to the end for hands.
20) Now cut strips into finer strips and add pointed parts to the end for hands.
21) Make up brown with red, yellow and blue a little at a time, add white to lighten colour. Leave some space for the face. Paint the hammer red and the vest in blue, paint cream inside the ears.
21) Make up brown with red, yellow and blue a little at a time, add white to lighten colour. Leave some space for the face. Paint the hammer red and the vest in blue, paint cream inside the ears.
22) When one side is dry turn around and paint the Goonie.
22) When one side is dry turn around and paint the Goonie.
23) Bright green for the face leave out eyes to paint in yellow and paint blue the vest.
23) Bright green for the face leave out eyes to paint in yellow and paint blue the vest.
24) Draw cartoon face of a bunny onto the white paper cut out and with glue stick onto face area.
24) Draw cartoon face of a bunny onto the white paper cut out and with glue stick onto face area.
25) As a finished piece it should look like so, then go over features with black pen.
25) As a finished piece it should look like so, then go over features with black pen.
26) Draw with black pen eyes, nose and smiley mouth onto the Goonies face.
26) Draw with black pen eyes, nose and smiley mouth onto the Goonies face.
27) Go over features draw hair, whiskers, neaten up the vest. This is the finished Goonie.
27) Go over features draw hair, whiskers, neaten up the vest. This is the finished Goonie.
28) Staple net onto the arm, which can move up and down. This is the finished Rabbit Foo Foo.
28) Staple net onto the arm, which can move up and down. This is the finished Rabbit Foo Foo.
29) From the side you can see both characters.
29) From the side you can see both characters.

THE IDEA BEHIND THIS!

Using your hands, you can use one hand inside the tubes to prop them up and the other hand to move parts whilst following the story or even watching the video.

INSTANT TRANSFORMATION!

The reason for having two into one characters is that the Rabbit was zapped into a Goonie, so by flicking him around, he has now become a Goonie!

IF TOO TRICKY!

If using the back of the Rabbit to make the Goonie, is too difficult for your kids, then just stick to doing the Rabbit, the back part can be what props him up.

   SOME TIPS!

     HANDLING TUBES!
  • After you have collected your tubes, you can lightly spray them with an anti-bacterial spray for hygiene reasons.
     TAPE, THEN STAPLE
  • Having difficulty stapling the edges of the tubes so they match, tape the tubes together edge to edge if you prefer, or even staple them after you have lightly taped them together.
     PAINT AND HANDLE
  • Paint all the main areas first, allow them to dry, then paint the tricky bits after.
  • Both the faces will curl back; you may need to mould them back up so they take shape.
     HOLDING TUBES  
  • Play-acting your model, don’t forget to insert your fingers inside the tubes to support it upright.
     STAY CLEAN!
  • Lay some newspapers down when painting to keep the area clean.
     FOR PROPS!
  • Save your lemon netting; this can be used as a prop.
     OPTION, BUT TRICKY!
  • You can streamline the arms by cutting them a bit narrower if you like, though they can become a bit weak when moving parts up and down. 
     DRAWING THE FACE!
  • I drew a similar Little Rabbit Foos face like the one from the video. You can do your own version if you like.
  • Measure the width of the blank rabbit’s face and draw a face on your white paper that would fit that area. Have a few goes until you find one that works.
  • Or print out the example sheet and cut out and glue the bunny face on the tube.

Here is what I did: I quickly sketched the characters from the video and made up my Little Rabbit Foos face.

You can copy foo’s face as a guide, or print it out and use it.

Save the image as a download size up to A4, and make a copy you can cut out.

HERE’S SOMETHING THAT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO YOU!

While updating this Little Rabbit Foo activity, I came across some really fun and quirky bunny t-shirts on Etsy for both kids and adults—they’re playful, a little bit different, and perfect if you enjoy adding a touch of personality to everyday outfits.

To continue the cosy rabbit theme, I also found a beautifully soft bunny rug from Scandiborn, ideal for creating a snug little play space for your child.

And if you’re looking for a calm way to wind down after crafting, I’ve recently discovered The Kid Collective, who offer lovely screen-free storytelling options like the Toniebox—perfect for ending the day with a gentle story.”

TONIEBOX BUNDLES!

“You can also find Toniebox bundles that include popular characters like Bing Bunny, along with favourites such as Hey Duggee and Octonauts—making it a lovely ready-to-go storytelling set for young children.”

👉 “So if you’re just starting out, a Toniebox bundle can be a lovely option, as it gives you a small collection of stories ready to go.”

CONSIDER THIS…..

👉 Not a toy
👉 A screen-free storytelling experience
👉 Helps with:

  • winding down
  • independent listening
  • bedtime routine.
TONIEBOX stories
A Toniebox bundle.

WHAT’S A TONIEBOX?

It’s a screen-free storytelling box where children can listen to their favourite stories, music, and characters, similar to an audiobook, but designed especially for little ones to use independently.

Many families use it as part of a calming bedtime routine, helping children relax without screens.

CHILDREN WILL LOOK FORWARD TO IT!

“While it’s more of an investment than a typical toy, it’s something children can come back to again and again as they build their collection of stories.”

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CONCLUSION!

I have shown you in this post how to make not just a typical cute bunny rabbit, but a naughty little rabbit foo?

HOLD ON TO THOSE TUBES!

Taking the character from the classic story Little Rabbit Foo Foo!

Not just using one cardboard inner tube, but using a lot more tubes to make the little rabbit and a Goonie at the same time!

With simple moveable arms as he bops them on the heads!

SPACE YOURSELF!

With adult guidance or for the older kids, this is a project you can do over a couple of hours or over a couple of days; there’s no need to rush, just enjoy the process!

An easy story to learn and tell using your inner tube model that represents Little Rabbit Foo Foo and the Goonie all in one!

So start saving your tubes!

O’h if you are keen to get hold of a copy of Little Rabbit Foo Foo, then check out this site its called:–Wob
Wob recycles books and re-sale, they also support many charities and try to prevent books from being thrown in landfill sites!  For all their good work, they have been awarded B- CORPS.

To earn this certification, they lead on sustainability, reduce environmental impact and protect a low-carbon economy

WHAT WE CAN DO?

 I am recommending this site as an alternative way to purchase books and do your bit in helping to support enterprises like this, as I too am right up there with recycling whatever, however and for the good of our planet.

Also, educating our children to see what a difference it would make in protecting our planet and for their future!

(No commission will be earned if you click the link to the Wob site.)

If you liked this Easter activity, then I have another Easter bunny activity, this time, using juice cartons instead. 

It also includes a video with a clever kid that explains the meaning of Easter, and its history. So jump in and check that one out too!

EASTER CARTON BUNNIES

Here’s another Easter activity, but this time a fun foldable ‘Chick’ card, that has a surprise inside it!  And it includes a free printable!

Check it out here ⇓

2 FUN CHICK FOLDABLE CARDS FOR KIDS!
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