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THE RABBIT LISTENED

Cori Doerrfeld

A rabbit consoles a young child. (Ages 3 to 5)

Ages 3+Source checked

Why this age? Simple picture-book language and a reassuring emotional arc make it suitable for preschoolers, though adults may want to discuss Taylor’s sadness and the meaning of the collapsed tower. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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At a glance

Recommended age3+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Positive messages5/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

A bird knocks over Taylor's block tower, which is the inciting incident.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Taylor displays the quiet courage of processing emotions.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The book encourages the creative process and rebuilding after failure.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Teaches valuable social-emotional skills regarding empathy and listening.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is the core theme of the book.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

The book teaches that empathy and quiet presence are the best ways to support someone in distress.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The Rabbit serves as an excellent model of patience and emotional intelligence.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in THE RABBIT LISTENED would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE RABBIT LISTENED, and what caused that change?
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