The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
#14 in Beatrix Potter Serie Series
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In The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, Benjamin Bunny and Flopsy are the parents of six young rabbits called the Flopsy Bunnies. The story details how the Flopsy Bunnies, while searching for food in a rubbish heap of rotting vegetables, fall asleep and are captured by Mr. McGregor, who places them in a sack. Fortunately, they are freed by Thomasina Tittlemouse, a woodmouse, with the help of Benjamin and Flopsy who fill the sack with rotten vegetables instead. This tale, a continuation of the stories of the characters from The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, was created by Beatrix Potter, who, despite being weary of rabbit stories, recognized their popularity among children. This edition is a limited release of 1,000 copies, aimed at preserving and promoting this culturally significant work. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Character compass
Benjamin Bunny
Flopsy Bunnies
Flopsy
Mr. Mcgregor
Peter Rabbit
Discussion points
Why do you think the Flopsy Bunnies fell asleep in the garden?
How did Mr. McGregor react when he found the bunnies, and what does that tell us about his character?
What role does the mother rabbit play in this story, and how does she help her bunnies?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone in your family, just like the little bunnies helped each other?
What do you think is the main lesson of the story, and how can we apply it in our daily lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, validating their responses to foster a deeper connection.
Ask your child to draw parallels between the bunnies' adventures and their own experiences, promoting empathy and self-reflection.
Discuss the importance of family and teamwork highlighted in the book to instill values of cooperation and support.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques, changing your tone and pace to match the narrative, to make the story come alive for your child.
After reading, encourage your child to imagine a continuation or an alternative ending to the story to foster creativity and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In the story, the Flopsy Bunnies must deal with the consequences of overeating lettuce and falling asleep in a risky area, demonstrating the importance of responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of being aware of their environment and the consequences of their actions, encouraging them to think before they act.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Mrs. Tittlemouse helps the bunnies escape from Mr. McGregor’s sack, highlighting the value of thinking creatively to solve problems.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to think on their feet and devise creative solutions when faced with challenges in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: The Flopsy Bunnies work together to stay safe and escape danger, showing how teamwork can overcome difficulties.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to collaborate with others to achieve common goals, teaching them the importance of working together in group settings such as school or sports teams.
Example Lesson: Family bonds
Explanation: The story showcases the strong family ties among the Flopsy Bunnies and their reliance on one another in times of need.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate and nurture their relationships with family members, recognizing the support and love that family provides.
Example Lesson: Awareness of consequences
Explanation: The bunnies’ experience serves as a cautionary tale about the outcomes of their choices, emphasizing the impact of decisions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to consider the possible outcomes of their choices and to make more thoughtful decisions in their everyday activities.