The Not-So-Fast Rabbit

Carol B. Kaplan

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The Not-So-Fast Rabbit

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Tale About Being Slow

by Carol B. Kaplan

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here's a little secret: Rodney Rabbit isn't the fastest hopper in the meadow. But what he lacks in speed, he makes up for with surprises that no one expects— and that's only the beginning of his adventure. What will Rodney discover about being special in his own way?

Themes

Animals - RabbitsChildren: Babies & ToddlersFriendshipFamily

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction story for early readers follows Rodney Rabbit, who isn't the fastest rabbit around but finds his own unique strengths. Appropriate for ages 5-8, the book encourages self-acceptance and celebrates individuality without conflict or peril. It features animal characters and simple language suitable for beginning readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
ISBN
9780883357552
Pages
24
Publisher
Milliken Pub. Co.
Published
June 1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsRabbits