- Mr. Rabbit"s new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn"t know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you"d like them to treat you, advises wise Mr. Owl. And so begins Mr. Rabbit"s reflection on good manners.In her smart, quirky style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor - just follow the Golden Rule!