Tales of Little Grey Rabbit

by Alison Uttley

Excellent Book

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

Hardcover

First published November 6, 2000

About the author

Alison Uttley (17 December 1884 – 7 May 1976), née Alice Jane Taylor, was a prolific British writer of over 100 books. She is now best known for her children's series about Little Grey Rabbit, and Sam Pig.

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Reviews

[Janelle]

I disliked this book quite a lot. It lacked the charm I usually find in stories for young children featuring animals.

I objected particularly to one section where the Little Grey Rabbit went to the Wise Owl for advice. The price the Wise Owl charged for this advice was Little Grey Rabbit’s tail. The Little Grey Rabbit was very upset about losing her tail, but she really needed advice so she allowed the owl to cut it off. The owl then hung it on his door as a door knocker. The book went on to say that he had a heart because he put a spider web on the stump where the tail had been to make it feel better.

Later in the story the Little Grey Rabbit was talking to another character about the sad loss of her tail. The Little Grey Rabbit told the character not to do anything about it that would make the Wise Owl her enemy. Because the owl was her friend. The Wise Owl refused to give the Little Grey Rabbit her tail back until the other character gave the owl something better to use as a door knocker.

That’s one of the most distasteful storylines I’ve ever read in a children’s book, especially a book that’s written for young children. It’s just warped. A person who hurts you is not your friend. And they aren’t a wise person to go to for advice. The owl features prominently throughout the story as someone the characters turn to for advice and help. But they are afraid of him, and he always exacts a price for his advice. He’s not anyone’s friend, he’s a bully, and teaching kids that’s okay is a problem.

[Jenneth Graser]

I just love these animal tales, the descriptions of the countryside, the antics and funny, scary, adventures of Little Grey Rabbit and friends leave me with a warm heart and smile on my face.

[Hirosasazaki Sasazaki]

I love these stories!!! Little grey rabbit is so cute.