The Tales of Little Grey Rabbit

In 2000, Little Grey Rabbit was adapted as a television animation series by Cosgrove Hall Films[1]. Each episode was a ten-minute adaptation of a Grey Rabbit book. The character designs and backgrounds were based on Margaret Tempest’s illustrations, and according to Cosgrove Hall Ate My Brain, the series was “drawn animation”.

Unfortunately it seems that the series was only released on VHS by Reader’s Digest, so until a DVD set is released or it becomes available streaming, the tie-in books are a decent option for getting a partial experience of the animated series if you missed out on the original airdates. I would dearly love to hear the voice actors; I imagine Hugh Laurie’s voice suited Hare perfectly. Continue reading “The Tales of Little Grey Rabbit”

Grey Rabbit’s May Day

Wishing you a happy May!

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Other than playing the Lusty Month of May from Camelot a few times. May Day or Lady Day is not a holiday I’ve ever observed, but am familiar with from English novels and stories. Grey Rabbit’s May Day is all about the little animals celebrating May Day like the village children except with their own carol and spin on the traditions. Despite my tearing through Grey Rabbit books as soon as they arrive in the mail, I made a concentrated effort to save GR’s May Day to enjoy on the eve of May Day.

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