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The Rabbit's Tale

Lynne Benton, Fred Blunt

The Rabbit's Tale

Subjects

  • Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back

Average rating

4 out 5

54 reviews

A lively retelling of the charming folk tale, where Rabbit learns to appreciate his lot in life. Specially written for children just beginning to read, with fun puzzles to complete after the story. Developed in consultation with reading specialists from Roehampton University. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

Reviews

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Reminds me of 'Squash and a Squeeze'!

Madam Pixie Paddington 24.12.2025

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I liked when everyone went home and rabbit had a big house again

Lady Morgana Quagmire 07.09.2025

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lt was a fun book to read.

Dona Heroica Sherbet 16.08.2025

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My favourite part was when Rabbit recognised that there was more room than he thought in his house. I will tell my friends about this book as it was fun to read.

Mademoiselle Angel Shortbread 12.08.2025

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5 stars! Rabbit thought he had no space but the wise owl made him see that he did

Nurse Jet Volcano 08.08.2025

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I loved how the rabbit invited everyone over and it was squished

Coach Candyfloss Birdbath 21.07.2025

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Rabbit had a problem-his home was too small.What can he do?This lively retelling of a charming folk tale has easy-to-read text and has fun puzzles after the story

General Neptune Possum 19.07.2025

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I liked it. It’s like A Squash and a Squeeze.

Captain Cynthia Spaghetti-Hoops 03.09.2024

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I thought it was funny he though his house was to small then when everyone came in got smaller. He has a big house by the end

Principal Rapunzel Bookmark 01.08.2024

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I liked the ending

Lord Cornelius Pineapple 28.07.2024

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I like this book because of the story.

Lady Iguana Quest 22.07.2024

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I like the characters of the book and the puzzles in the book.

Baroness Kiki Bluebird 22.07.2024

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Mummy liked this book, she said it's a great way to explain that sometimes you don't have to change your situation, just change your perspective

Countess Kiki Glitterball 28.08.2023

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Very good lesson learnt by rabbit to appreciate the home that he has

Earl Binky Bottlenose 19.08.2023

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I love it

Dona Birthday-cake Turkey 19.08.2023

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I like the cleverness

Empress Cynthia Gormenghast 17.08.2023

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We loved how owl helpd the rabbit appreciate everything he has

Anonymous 14.08.2023

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That’s very thoughtful

Doctor Pug Peanut-butter 11.08.2023

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Great book.

Captain Rapunzel Tinkle 01.08.2023

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It was funny that he didn’t ran out space but nice he invited over his family & friends.

Doctor Rapper Paddington 31.07.2023