The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

Or, Peter Rabbit's PTSD Reinforced. Peter's cousin Benjamin comes over the next day and convinces Peter to go back to MacGregor's garden (because the people aren't there). Peter is repeatedly described as being anxious and dropping things. He does get some of his clothes back, but also gets another traumatic experience (five hours under a basket with a cat on top of it), plus a whipping from Benjamin's father. Despite the title, Benjamin is more a catalyst than a character, it's basically about Peter. Again, surprisingly nasty story for a cute little illustrated kids' book.

I been getting kind of down on Beatrix Potter--all the stories seemed more cloying and bland and in love with themselves than I'd remembered--but this one is fun, Potter does Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, with rabbits.

I like this book for two reasons. First I love the illustrations. The art style is very realistic and has a very rustic style to it. I also like the environment for the story that Potter has set. Some readers could easily relate to having only single parent, or a sly friend who maybe has gotten you into trouble. This relatabilty is very good for keeping hold of young readers. The main idea of this story there are consequences for your actions. Overall this story is ok, there is nothing spectacular about it, but the art style and environment I think could still make this a good book for young readers.

The story "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" by Beatrix Potter teaches the importance of companionship and family in times of need to its readers. The illustrations and text keep readers engaged because of the details in the pictures, giving the characters Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit human-like qualities by dressing them in clothing and completing human-like actions. What I would have preferred to be included in the story was the reason why Peter Rabbit's clothes were taken and how they had gotten on Mr. Mc-Gregor's scarecrow. Readers, especially young ones, want to know details like that. "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" emphasizes the importance of being there for your friends and family when needed and overcoming challenges needed to succeed.

A cute and quick children's book! Benjamin Bunny is Peter Rabbit's cousin. Peter Rabbit left his clothibg and shoes in Mr. McGregor's garden. Benjamin takes Peter on an adventure. After they retrieve Peter's clothing, they decide to pick some of McGregor's garden to take home, but only to have a run in with McGregor's cat. After hiding for hours, Peter's and Benjamin's family come looking for them.

Summary:
Benjamin Bunny takes his cousin into the garden of Mr.McGregor to get back his cousin's cloths and to gather some vegetables. The cousin wants to go home but Benjamin continues his route through the garden and ends up getting into trouble with a cat and his father comes to rescue them.

Personal Reaction:
I feel this book is a classic example of family life, everyone looks out for everyone else but with actions there are consequences. It reminds me of me and my brother always getting into to trouble but then later being forgiven.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Students could think about the story and list the lessons learned by Benjamin Bunny.
2. The students could have a class discussion on how with every action there is either a show more consequence or reward, this could help students to understand rules and why we have them better. show less

Summary: The story is about a little bunny named Peter who has lost his clothes in Mr. McGregor's garden and goes to the garden with his cousin Benjamin to get his clothes back. Along the way, Benjamin and Peter get into some trouble with Mr. McGregor's cat, but Benjamin's father saves them both and takes them back home.

Personal Reaction: I have always loved the classic tales of Peter Rabbit. The collection of books will always be timeless for me. I like how this story tells about the consequences of being mischievous.

Classroom Extensions: The students could discuss what Peter and Benjamin should have done in the first place so they wouldn't have gotten themselves into trouble. That would require identifying the story and learning the show more moral of the story.
The students could create their own story with that teaches the same lesson.
The students could tell about their favorite part of the story. show less