
In this whimsical tale, listeners meet two very different rabbits: one gentle and hungry, the other fierce and self‑serving. When the bad rabbit snatches a carrot from his kind sibling, a simple act of greed sets off a chain of mischief. The good rabbit retreats to a hidden burrow, feeling the sting of the encounter.
Soon a stranger with a gun appears, mistaking a bench‑bound figure for something else entirely. His sudden arrival adds a new layer of danger and confusion, prompting a frantic chase through the garden and woods. As the rabbits dart and hide, the story balances humor with a gentle reminder about sharing and the consequences of selfishness.
Narrated with a light, expressive tone, the story captures the playful cadence of the original verses. Listeners will hear the rustle of leaves, the soft thumps of hopping paws, and the surprising pop of the gunshot, all painted with vivid soundscapes. The tale offers a sweet, timeless lesson that resonates long after the final line.
Language
en
Duration
~1 minutes (1K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-03-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1943
Beloved for creating Peter Rabbit and a whole cast of memorable animals, she paired gentle humor with beautifully observed illustrations. Her stories still feel fresh because they come from a real love of nature, country life, and the mischievous side of childhood.
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