How The Rabbit Lost Its Tail

When Rabbit becomes jealous of Otter's beautiful coat, which causes his own beautiful tail to be ignored, he plots to steal the coat and become popular again.

Have you ever seen a fluffy bunny tail? They are puffy like cotton balls. Did you know rabbits used to have long tails like squirrels?

Several stories about the animals that live in the Hollow Tree and Deep Woods Country.

In Albert Bigelow Paine's "How Mr. Rabbit Lost His Tail," readers are treated to a delightful tale of humor and consequences. The narrative revolves around Mr. Rabbit, a mischievous character, and the comical mishap that leads to him losing his tail. Set against a backdrop of whimsy and anthropomorphic animals, the story unfolds with humor and wit. Mr. Rabbit's antics and his interactions with other animals create a lighthearted atmosphere that appeals to readers of all ages. The novel delves into themes of curiosity, learning from mistakes, and the value of honesty. As Mr. Rabbit navigates the aftermath of his tail mishap, he experiences a journey of self-discovery and growth, ultimately learning important lessons about the consequences of his actions. "How Mr. Rabbit Lost His Tail" is a timeless tale that entertains while also imparting wisdom. Albert Bigelow Paine's storytelling captures the essence of childhood mischief and curiosity, offering readers a charming reminder of the humorous side of life's lessons.

Proud of his long flowing tail, Rabbit spends his time dancing in a grove of willow trees, nibbling twigs, and dreaming of spring, until an accident occurs, in a retelling of an old Seneca legend.

Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

ONCE upon a time, said the Story Teller, the Robin, and Turtle, and Squirrel, and Jack Rabbit had all gone home for the winter, and nobody was left in the Hollow Tree except the 'Coon and 'Possum and the Old Black Crow. Of course the others used to come back and visit them pretty often, and Mr. Dog, too, now that he had got to be good friends with all the Deep Woods People, and they thought a great deal of him when they got to know him better. Mr. Dog told them a lot of things they had never heard of before, things that he'd learned at Mr. Man's house, and maybe that's one reason why they got to liking him so well.

This is a traditional "how and why" or Pourquoi Tale, a folktale retold by a prominent American storyteller.