How Little Grey Rabbit Got Back Her Tail

Tales of the Little Grey Rabbit #2

by Alison Uttley, Margaret Tempest (Illustrator)

Since publication of the first Little Grey Rabbit book in 1929, the series has become a classic of children's literature, capturing the hearts of many. The popularity of Alison Uttley's magical stories and Margaret Tempest's lively illustrations meant that generations of children grew up with Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare, Moldy Warp and little Fuzzypeg. These lovely versions of four favourite original titles will bring the world of Little Grey Rabbit to a new generation. Titles: The Squirrel, the Hare and the Little Grey Rabbit; How Little Grey Rabbit Got Back Her Tail; The Great Adventure of Hare; The Story of Fuzzypeg the Hedgehog.

Genres: Picture Books

48 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1985

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

[Ashley Lambert-Maberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as lovely—perhaps even more charming—than the first. I appreciate that Squirrel and Hare appear to have grown since the first book but are not perfect by any means (and loved that Hedgehog thinks "I can't abide those two" after encountering them). She's an absolutely terrific writer, where every detail contributes, the characters are distinct and memorable and alive, and it all works perfectly in this relatively small space, that's hard to pull off. Paired with gorgeous little evocative works of art on each page—it's just a treat.

I feel lucky I never ever read her before, because I can experience something this unexpectedly good at the ripe old age of 58 (as of this writing). I would have thought I'd have encountered all the classic childrens' authors by now, but no.

(Note: I'm a writer, so I suffer when I offer fewer than five stars. But these aren't ratings of quality, they're a subjective account of how much I liked the book: 5* = an unalloyed pleasure from start to finish, 4* = really enjoyed it, 3* = readable but not thrilling, 2* = disappointing, and 1* = hated it.)

[Dorrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this second Little Grey Rabbit tale a plan is put together by Little Grey Rabbit's friends to retrieve her tail (which she misses dearly), back from Owl. Indeed, Owl rather unscrupulously persuaded her to give up her tail in the first book and has been using it as a doorbell. This is another gorgeous story from Alison Uttley featuring the exquisite artwork of Margaret Tempest showing the value of friendship and teamwork. Also, this work provides a chance for Squirrel to be an absolute heroine in a death-defying display of bravery! An utter gem of a book.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Really Enjoyed reading the series of these books.

[Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now, cruelty and bargaining come into play in this book. Obviously missed the book where the tail is removed - a price is paid for knowledge.... a link to apples perhaps? But a resourceful mole (it's always the moles who are resourceful, wonder why...?) engineers a new bell from an old coin and the day is saved.