The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

Name: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
Author: Beatrix Potter

Benjamin Bunny is Peter Rabbit's cousin. He lives in Mr. McGregor's garden, where he eats carrots and causes trouble.

By Beatrix Potter · First published 1912 · Genre: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Adventure · 1,745 words

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[For the Children of Sawrey from Old Mr. Bunny]

One morning a little rabbit sat on a bank.

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny is listed on Textopian as a short story by Beatrix Potter, dated 1912 CE.

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Children's Literature — The book is a part of Peter Rabbit series and is specifically written and illustrated for young children.
Animal Fiction — The main characters of the book, Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit, are anthropomorphic animals, who take on human-like characteristics and roles.
Adventure — The story involves the main character, Benjamin Bunny, embarking on a journey to retrieve his cousin's lost clothes, which involves elements of risk and physical danger.
Fantasy — The characters are anthropomorphized animals living in a world where human norms and societal rules are followed, which can be regarded as a form of fantasized reality.