Chapter 1: Introducing the Otters

Main Ideas:

1. Meet Mr. Rabbit: In this chapter, we meet Mr. Rabbit, a friendly and kind-hearted character who lives in a cozy little house by the river. He loves his peaceful life and enjoys spending time with his friends.

2. Mr. Rabbit’s New Neighbors: One day, Mr. Rabbit receives a letter from his good friend, Mrs. Hen, informing him that new neighbors are moving in next door. These new neighbors happen to be a family of otters!

3. Curiosity and Concern: Mr. Rabbit becomes curious and a little worried about his new otter neighbors. He wonders if they will be friendly or if they will cause any trouble. He starts to think about how he should treat them and how they should treat him.

4. Seeking Advice: Mr. Rabbit decides to seek advice from his wise and knowledgeable friend, Mrs. Owl. He wants to know how he should behave towards the otters and how they should behave towards him. Mrs. Owl gives him some valuable advice that he can follow.

5. The Golden Rule: Mrs. Owl tells Mr. Rabbit about the Golden Rule, which is a simple and important rule to live by. It says, “Do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you.” This means treating others the way you want to be treated.

6. Preparing for the Otters: Mr. Rabbit takes Mrs. Owl’s advice to heart and starts preparing to welcome his new otter neighbors. He cleans his house, bakes cookies, and even practices his best manners to make sure he is ready to be a good neighbor.

These main ideas from Chapter 1 of “Do unto Otters” are suitable for a seven-year-old pupil, as they introduce the characters, highlight the importance of kindness and respect towards others, and emphasize the concept of the Golden Rule in a simple and relatable manner.