The Lunar New Year on January 22, 2023, starts the Year of the Rabbit. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are known to be sharp, vigilant, quick-minded, gentle, approachable, easy-going, and agreeable, just like many popular rabbits, bunnies, and hares in literature. Also known to herald luck, longevity, peace, and prosperity, celebrate the Rabbit and fluffle your home with these famous rabbits in literature during the Year of the Rabbit from January 22, 2023, until February 9, 2024.

Celebrate The Year Of The Rabbit With These Rabbits From Literature

1. The White Rabbit from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The rabbit that led Alice down the rabbit hole, The White Rabbit is perhaps the most iconic of all the rabbits in literature. During the Year of the Rabbit, carry him in your pocket with these White Rabbit key pendants.

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Starting at $2.95.

Or place him on your bookshelf with this magical, one-of-a-kind, handmade Wonderland book nook bookshelf insert.

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Starting at $285.00.

2. The Mad March Hare from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

What would a tea party be in Wonderland without the Mad March Hare by the Mad Hatter’s side? Host your own Mad Hatter Tea Party during the Year of the Rabbit with this Alice in Wonderland March Hare stone garden ornament.

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Starting at $40.89.

3. The Velveteen Rabbit from The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

This stuffed animal’s only wish is to become real. Bring him into your home during the Year of the Rabbit with this Velveteen Rabbit pillow.

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Starting at $49.00.

4. The rabbits in Watership Down by Richard Adams

But first they must catch you! These Linocut Hares Watership Down Rabbits Natural Stone Coasters will remind you to be vigilant and quick-minded during the Year of the Rabbit.

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Starting at $25.16.

5. Peter Rabbit from The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

A perfect gift for parents of a baby born during the Year of the Rabbit, welcome their child into the world with a Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Personalised Balloon Name Print.

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Starting at $7.54.

More Literary Rabbits to Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit

This rabbit reading a book belongs in your garden during the Year of the Rabbit.

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Starting at $25.19.

This Blue Bunny Paper Corner Bookmark will help you keep your place during your 2023 Year of the Rabbit reads.

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Starting at $18.00.

Place your Year of the Rabbit reads between these bunny bookends.

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Starting at $43.35.

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