The Rhyming Rabbit

What do our readers think of The Rhyming Rabbit? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the playful rhymes, colourful pictures and chances to join in with funny voices.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Rhyming Rabbit?

The Rhyming Rabbit has a lively, read-aloud. Julia Donaldson’s playful poems are brought to life by Lydia Monks’s bright, glittery illustrations. It's a gentle story about feeling different, finding friendship and sharing the things you love.

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What is The Rhyming Rabbit about?

The Rhyming Rabbit adores crafting poems about the world around him, but his fellow rabbits don't share his enthusiasm. Feeling lonely, he embarks on a night time journey to find someone who appreciates his rhymes. Will he discover a kindred spirit to share his poetic passion?

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Discussion ideas around The Rhyming Rabbit

A love of words: What do you think the Rhyming Rabbit enjoys about making poems, and what kinds of things might you like to write a poem about?

Feeling left out: How might the Rhyming Rabbit feel when the other rabbits do not appreciate his rhymes, and what could someone do to help him feel included?

Finding a kindred spirit: Why is it special to meet someone who enjoys the same things as you? Can you think of a time when a shared interest helped you make a friend?

Listening and kindness: The animals do not all react kindly to the rabbit’s poems. How could they explain that they need peace and quiet without hurting his feelings?

Make your own rhyme: Choose an animal, object or place from the story and make up a short, funny rhyme about it.