The Rabbit: Animal Lives

Book review by Sally Snyder, Common Sense Media
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age 4+

Nonfiction look at our cotton-tailed friends.

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this book.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that kids will be intrigued by the details of rabbit life, conveyed in rich, descriptive text with realistic illustrations. The concept of reproduction is handled in a sensitive manner by giving the fundamentals with a minimum of detail and by using subtle illustrations.

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Lebron12James3 Adult
December 27, 2021
age 10+

A glorious feature

This is such an emotionally rich anime. The story is powerful, the characters are complex, the action scenes are fantastic, and the animation is beautiful. 11/10. It saved my secret Shrek 2 dvd supply.
PloddingOn
PloddingOn Adult
October 2, 2019
age 3+

Good book for young children

This is one of my 6 y.o. son's favourite books, along with the Otter and Frog books in the same series. He has asked for more for his next birthday. They are better quality than the average modern book, with an attempt at more literary and interesting language. I don't think they quite meet the higher standards of many older natural history books, but they are in the better class of the modern ones.

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What's the Story?

Out at dusk to eat in the field, watching for foxes and other predators, racing to the warren if there is danger -- this is the life of a rabbit. Children will be attracted to the cuddly looking rabbits in this beautifully illustrated and well-written description of rabbit life.

Is It Any Good?

Descriptions and explanations are given in simple terms here, and the concept of reproduction is handled in an appropirately sensitive manner. It gives the fundamentals with a minimum of detail and by using subtle illustrations (the two rabbits appear to be kissing).

The realistic illustrations have a soft touch, making the rabbits appear gentle and cuddly. The field that is their home is peaceful, green, and inviting. Children will be intrigued by the cutaway view of the inside of a rabbit warren.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about rabbits as wild animals instead of cuddly toys or pets. How do thick fur and large litters help them survive? What else helps them live in the wild?

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