The Rabbit Listened — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, The Wall Street Journal, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly
When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.
With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Rabbit Listened appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of empathy and listening rather than physical conflict or aggression. No scary content is present in the book. The story aims to provide comfort and support rather than induce fear.
Does The Rabbit Listened have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of empathy and listening rather than physical conflict or aggression.
Does The Rabbit Listened have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The story aims to provide comfort and support rather than induce fear.
Does The Rabbit Listened have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does The Rabbit Listened have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The narrative focuses on emotional support and empathy rather than racial issues or identity.
Does The Rabbit Listened have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The language is appropriate for children and does not include any offensive terms.
Does The Rabbit Listened have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does The Rabbit Listened have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or situations within the narrative.
Does The Rabbit Listened have gender roles?
The book features a gender-neutral character named Taylor, which allows for broad relatability and accessibility. The author intentionally designed the character to be neutral, avoiding gender pronouns, which promotes inclusivity.
Does The Rabbit Listened have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'The Rabbit Listened'. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative.
