The Round Rabbit (1898)

The Round Rabbit is a children's book originally published in 1898, written by Agnes Lee. The story follows a little rabbit who is teased by his forest friends for being round and plump. Feeling ashamed, the rabbit sets out on a journey to try and change his appearance. Along the way, he encounters various animals who offer him different solutions, such as exercise and dieting. However, these methods prove unsuccessful and the rabbit becomes discouraged. Eventually, he meets a wise old owl who teaches him that it's not what's on the outside that counts, but what's on the inside. The rabbit learns to embrace his roundness and returns home with newfound confidence and self-acceptance. The Round Rabbit is a heartwarming tale about body positivity and self-love, with beautiful illustrations that capture the magic of the forest setting. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire children and adults alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.