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Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Playing Circus

Laura Lee Hope · 1916

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Playing Circus by Laura Lee Hope. This book is content notes include Strong language; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsStrong language 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 3 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue
Recommendation3.3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: strong language.

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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: strong language.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Strong language 1/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 4 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp Rest-A-While (Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue)Strongest cautions: Frightening scenes 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue on Grandpa's Farm
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 3 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Playing Circus
    Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 4 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp Rest-A-While (Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue)Ages 7+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's City Home
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods (Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue)Ages 7+
    Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  7. Book 7 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue on an Auto Tour
    Products & advertising1/5
    Gets gentler
  8. Book 8 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue and Their Shetland PonyAges 6+
    Frightening scenes1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue Giving a Show (Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue)Ages 6+
    Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  11. Book 11 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 12 · Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Keeping Store
    Products & advertising2/5Frightening scenes1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses polite, dated language appropriate for children.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages trying new things and performing in front of others.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on imagination and turning mundane items into a circus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Teaches basic problem solving through play.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and kindness are central to the plot.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages hard work, cooperation, and positive social interaction.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The siblings are portrayed as helpful and proactive.

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  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
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