This charming story follows Dorothy, a kind country girl who loves animals and can understand their language, as she befriends a shy rabbit named Little Bun. The rabbit shares its observations about nature and survival before recounting a magical visit to Santa Claus's workshop, where Santa, charmed by the rabbit but concerned about its fragility with children, used him as a model to create the beloved soft toy rabbits we know today. The narrative highlights themes of kindness to animals, the wonder of nature, overcoming shyness, and offers a whimsical origin story for a popular Christmas toy, emphasizing the magic of Santa and the importance of playthings for children.