About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses dissatisfaction with their own name or starts trying to act like someone they're not to seem more important. This classic story follows Peter Rabbit, who, feeling his name is too plain, decides to call himself the more distinguished Peter Cottontail. He soon finds that his new, haughty personality doesn't sit well with his friends, and he learns a gentle lesson about the value of being true to yourself. For children ages 4 to 8, it's a charming and humorous way to open a conversation about self-acceptance, identity, and the simple comfort of being known and loved for who you really are.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core topic is identity and self-acceptance, handled metaphorically through the act of a name change. The approach is entirely secular and character driven. The resolution is very clear and hopeful, affirming the value of authenticity. The teasing Peter endures is portrayed as a social corrective from friends, not malicious bullying.
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