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The story of a fierce bad rabbit

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Beatrix Potter · 1900

Is The story of a fierce bad rabbit appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The story of a fierce bad rabbit by Beatrix Potter. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Graphic injury; positive qualities include Positive messages, Creativity & curiosity.

Book 20 · Beatrix Potter OriginalsSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5 · Graphic injury 1/5
Strongest positivesPositive messages 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 2/5
Series positionBook 20 · Beatrix Potter Originals
Recommendation2.3/5

Positive messages; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Positive messages; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 2.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Graphic injury1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

Reading order

Series progression

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Next volumeBook 21 · The Story of Miss MoppetStrongest cautions: Violence 2/5 · Strong language 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Tale of Peter Rabbit
    Frightening scenes2/5Death of a character1/5Violence1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 1 · The Tale of Peter RabbitAges 4+
    Frightening scenes3/5Death of a character2/5Violence2/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 5 · The Tale of Two Bad MiceAges 4+
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 7 · Tale of Mr. Jeremy FisherAges 3+
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 12 · The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
    Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 13 · The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 14 · The Tale of Mr. Tod
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  8. Book 15 · The Tale of Pigling Bland
    Frightening scenes3/5Romance2/5Death of a character1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 16 · The tale of Samuel Whiskers, or, The roly-poly puddingAges 6+
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5
    Gets gentler
  10. Book 17 · The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 18 · The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
    Products & advertising2/5Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  12. Book 19 · The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
    Frightening scenes3/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  13. Book 20 · The story of a fierce bad rabbit
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 21 · The Story of Miss Moppet
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  15. Book 22 · Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  16. Book 23 · Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes
    Alcohol or drugs1/5Frightening scenes1/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The story belongs to the Peter Rabbit library, but the narrative itself does not promote products or brands.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

The rabbit loses his tail and whiskers, but the supplied description gives no blood or graphic injury detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The label “bad rabbit” is mild negative language rather than profanity or a slur.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A sudden hunter and gunshot create mild peril, though the rabbit survives and the danger is brief.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

A rabbit forcefully steals a carrot and scratches another rabbit; a hunter fires at him. The action is brief and non-graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

The good rabbit escapes and hides from danger, but principled bravery is not a major theme.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The distinctive illustrations, compact format, and imaginative animal scenario can engage young children's imagination.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It supports early story comprehension and simple social-emotional learning, but is not primarily instructional.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The good rabbit is described as kindly, while the central conflict shows the harm caused by taking from others.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story contrasts selfish, aggressive behavior with kindness and gives the bad rabbit an immediate consequence.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The kindly rabbit is a positive example, while the selfish rabbit models poor choices and faces consequences.

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