Kids find joy, comfort while reading with bunnies in St. Louis Park

Bunny Besties cuddle up with kids to help them read with confidence

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. – St. Louis Park is in the midst of its Summer Reading Festival – and Wednesday's audience was all ears. 

The nonprofit Bunny Besties brought trained rescue rabbits to do what they do best: listen. 

Kids lined up to be paired with their very own bunny, and read them a story out loud.   

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"They're so excited," said volunteer Annemarie Moreland. "I love seeing them smile so much, I don't think I've ever seen anyone this excited to read."

The Bunny Besties team of volunteers and rescue rabbits travel to Minnesota communities to bring joy and help reduce stress.

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