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Little Grey Rabbit and the Circus

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Alison Uttley · 1961

Is Little Grey Rabbit and the Circus 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 Little Grey Rabbit and the Circus by Alison Uttley. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Products & advertising, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5 · Violence 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 27 · Little Grey Rabbit
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 28 · Little Grey Rabbit's May DayStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 1/5 · Violence 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · The Squirrel, the Hare and the Little Grey Rabbit
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · The Great Adventure of Hare
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 5 · Squirrel Goes Skating
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 6 · Wise Owl's Story
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 7 · Little Grey Rabbit's Party
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 9 · Fuzzypeg goes to schoolAges 4+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 10 · Little Grey Rabbit's Christmas
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  8. Book 11 · Moldy Warp the moleAges 5+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  9. Book 13 · Little Grey Rabbit's Washing Day
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 14 · Water Rat's Picnic
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 15 · Little Grey Rabbit's Birthday
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 17 · Little Grey Rabbit To The Rescue
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  13. Book 18 · Little Grey Rabbit and the Weasels
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5
    Gets more intense
  14. Book 19 · Little Grey Rabbit and the Wandering Hedgehog
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  15. Book 20 · Little Grey Rabbit Makes Lace
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  16. Book 21 · Hare and the Easter Eggs
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  17. Book 22 · Little Grey Rabbit's Valentine
    Romance2/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  18. Book 23 · Little Grey Rabbit Goes to the Sea
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  19. Book 25 · Little Grey Rabbit's Paint-box
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  20. Book 26 · Little Grey Rabbit Finds a Shoe
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  21. Book 27 · Little Grey Rabbit and the Circus
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  22. Book 28 · Little Grey Rabbit's May Day
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  23. Book 29 · Hare Goes Shopping
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  24. Book 30 · Little Grey Rabbit's Pancake Day
    Frightening scenes1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  25. Book 31 · Little Grey Rabbit Goes to the North Pole
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

A circus setting may involve performance and show imagery, but the story is not known for urging children to buy products.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Circus dangers or animal uncertainty may create brief suspense, but the overall tone is reassuring rather than frightening.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Any conflict or peril is mild, storybook-style animal danger rather than realistic or sustained violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face unfamiliar situations and possible danger with loyalty and bravery, without emphasizing reckless behavior.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative woodland setting, animal characters, and circus adventure can strongly engage pretend play and creative thinking.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast is primarily anthropomorphic woodland animals; this offers character variety but limited human social representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may offer incidental observation of animals and circus life, but teaching facts or skills is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, concern for others, and cooperation are important features of the gentle animal-world storytelling.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports friendship, cooperation, loyalty, and sensible responses to unusual or risky situations.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The animal friends are generally caring and resourceful, though their adventures can include youthful impulsiveness.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Little Grey Rabbit and the Circus would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Little Grey Rabbit and the Circus, and what caused that change?
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