Parents need to know that although there's quite a bit of fighting and treachery within this series, it's done in a very outrageous and cartoonish way. Stone Rabbit is always on the side of good ... even if it takes a push to get him there. He displays good judgment (most of the time) and always stands up for those in need. A brief glossary at the end of each book explains unfamiliar terms and time periods.
Educational value:At the end of each book, there's a brief glossary to explain unfamiliar terms and time periods to young readers.
Positive messages:Standing up for friends and being brave are important in this series.
Positive role models:Stone Rabbit has his flaws, like name-calling, but he always stands up for his friends. He recognizes right from wrong and knows that absolute power can be harmful to the little guy. It's indicated that the bad guy in the story became that way because of a childhood filled with teasing, bullying, and name-calling.
Violence & scariness:There's quite a bit of cartoon violence in the series, accompanied by "bif...bam...pow!" Stone Rabbit is always up to his ears in mischief and mayhem, whether it's fighting dinosaurs or dueling pirates.
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