Doctor Rabbit and Ki-Yi Coyote

Chapter 24: IN THE CIRCUS TENT

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About This Book

The narrative follows a cheerful rabbit who cares for sick woodland animals and must venture across the open prairie to treat ailing kin, despite fear of a prowling coyote. With help from a swifter rabbit and a chorus of bird and small-mammal neighbors, the pair endure chases, narrow escapes, and inventive ruses. Episodes emphasize clever problem-solving and collective effort as the animals outwit the predator, capture him, and restore safety to the woods. The tale is presented as short, illustrated episodes focused on camaraderie, resourcefulness, and gentle humor.

IN THE CIRCUS TENT

“If I was a bear,” boasted Jack, as they walked past the animal cages in the circus tent, “and strong as strong, I wouldn’t stay in a cage and go round with a circus. I’d live in the woods.”

“If I was a tiger,” echoed Nancy, “and could creepy-crawl like a big cat, I’d never let ’em put me in a circus.”

“If you’d like to know why they’re all here,” said Mother, with a smile, “we’ll stop on the way home and buy Elizabeth Gale’s stories about How the Animals Came to the Circus. Warner Carr drew the pictures and Rand McNally & Company made the book, and we can get it at any shop for 50 cents.”