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Reader Rabbit (character)

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Not to be confused with the franchise or the 1986 video game of the same name.

Reader Rabbit is a grayish-blue young rabbit with a soft, light voice and the titular main protagonist of The Learning Company's Reader Rabbit series, created by Leslie Grimm.

Appearances

Reader Rabbit appears in all Reader Rabbit titles except Math Rabbit and its remakes before Reader Rabbit Math Adventures Ages 4-6, Writer Rabbit, and the series' spin-off, Interactive Math Journey. His first appearance was in the 1984 Apple II version of Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory. The first game he was voiced in was Talking Reader Rabbit. Reader Rabbit 2 shows that his residence is a tree-house.

Background

Physical Appearance

Reader Rabbit is an anthropomorphic rabbit whose appearance varies between games.

1980s

In the 1980s games, Reader is a white rabbit who wears a shirt and overalls, each a different color depending on the game.

Early 1990s

In the early 1990s games, Reader has gray and white fur with long ears and a pink nose, and he wears a red sweater. In Reader Rabbit 3, he wears a purple necktie.

Mid 1990s

In the mid 1990s games, Reader has light gray and white fur with long ears, one folded, brown eyes, and a black nose, and he wears a red sweater. In Reader Rabbit 1 and 2 Deluxe, he wears a red long sleeve shirt and blue overalls.

Late 1990s

In the late 1990s games, Reader has grayish blue fur with a white lower face, chest, belly, toes, foot undersurfaces, and tail. He has long ears, one usually folded, a tuft of fur on top of his head, and a pink nose, and he wears a red sweatshirt with a single blue stripe on the chest going around the back and sleeves. This design is similar in appearance to Tiny Toon Adventures character Buster Bunny.

2000s-2010s

Reader's appearance in the 2000s-2010s games has roughly the same features as that of the late 1990s, but he is shorter and has white eyebrows. The white fur on his lower face doesn't extend over his cheeks, both ears are usually unfolded, and he wears a red t-shirt and blue jeans. In Reader Rabbit Jumpsmarter, he wears black round eyeglasses.

Personality

Reader Rabbit can be seen as a sweet and kind-hearted rabbit, and just like many of the other characters, he is joyful about what he appreciates, and his happiness can be appreciated by anyone. He is helpful and nice to others, even the Pirats. His hobbies include reading and going on adventures with his friends. His favorite food is carrots.[1]

Friends

Reader Rabbit has many friends, but his best friends are Sam the Lion, Mat the Mouse, Paige, and Chester.

Occupations

Reader Rabbit has various occupations that depend on the game.

Quotes

Trivia

  • On covers of earlier games from 1991-2000, Reader has beige rims around his eyes, and gloves on his hands. These features were not seen in the actual late 1994-2000 games. Also, the covers show part of the lower half of his head being beige instead of completely white.
  • Reader can drive, as shown in Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey 2.
  • Reader Rabbit makes a cameo appearance in the game Ultimate Writing & Creativity Center.
  • Much like several young boy characters in various cartoons, Reader has mostly been voiced by women.
  • His late 1990s sweatshirt is much like the NHL's Montreal Canadiens home jersey.

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References

  1. ↑ Reader Rabbit's Math Ages 6-9 Activity Book, Pages 10-11
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