The Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit

This is wonderful version of seven Brer Rabbit stories, and Don Daily's illustrations are incredible. The language is geared toward young readers and has been modernized, but it definitely retains the original humor and wit. Along with the writing, the vibrant illustrations paint a full picture of the characters, particularly Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox, and their emotions shine through on every page. These traditional tales come to life on these pages, and this edition is well worth the read.

I love Uncle Remus stories. I am conflicted though that this version is not the original language that the stories were told in the south. The stories are not using the original southern dialect, they have been made easier for people to read. These stories are about how to act and treat your friends and neighbors. Illustrations are beautiful though.

A wonderful retelling of the American folktales collected as the Uncle Remus stories. This version is without the heavy southern dialect used in the original Harris retellings which make them easier for children to understand . However the normal English words that are used are vastly enriching to a young child’s vocabulary. The large, rich illustrations also add a lot to the understanding of these stories. A great “read aloud”.

This edition is modernized so you are not wrestling with a possibly unfamiliar dialect.

Trickster tales require a bit of caution, much like Tricksters themselves. Pre-read and decide if this is for you or edit as you read aloud.

This book uses the word “stupid”, and mentions Brer Rabbit getting his comeuppance by becoming a stew or being hanged.

This book is a collection of stories about Brer Rabbit. In one such story Brer Rabbit is caught in a trap trying to steal Brer Fox's peanuts. Brer Rabbit tricks Brer Bear into thinking that he is actually guarding the hole in the fence into Brer Fox's peanut patch. Sure enough, Brear Rabbit soon has Brer Bear willingly taking his place in the snare and runs off to tell Brer Fox. Brer Bear is not happy and proceeds to hit Brer Rabbit.

I found this book rather hard to read with all the "Brer" titles for all the animals. It was rather a tongue twister trying to read this aloud to my 5 month old. The pictures are very good and the stories are familiar but overall I didn't really enjoy the book.

This book could be used in the classroom in a show more unit over classic tales or possibly over trickster tales. Also, having the children act out one of the stories might be fun and also teach them a moral such as in the story of The Great Race. show less

I grew up hearing the stories of Brer Rabbit tricking the other animals told by my dad, so for me this was a joy to read. I am not sure if I enjoyed it because it is the best book, or because I have a childhood connection with these stories. The detailed illustrations were magnificent, and added to the story.

I love the stories of those rascally varmints in the south. Don Daily's illustrations make them even more charming.... I love the little mole sleeping by the roadside with his bandana on a stick resting next to him. So cute.