This study aimed to classify rabbit images for 87 types of rabbit picture books and interpret their meaning by categorizing the attitudes toward human life through the anthropomorphized rabbits. The results of the content analysis method of the anthropomorphism showed that the most frequent case was one in which ‘words, appearance, and behavior’ were all represented. Additionally, the main roles assigned to rabbits included ‘helping others,’ ‘changing one's thoughts,’ and ‘overcoming one's weaknesses.’ The various aspects and attitudes of human life were concentrated on ‘doing favors or helping others,’ ‘recognizing that one’s thoughts or actions are wrong,’ and ‘realizing one’s curiosity.’ For relationships with humans, the findings indicate that rabbits and humans are portrayed as beings that mutually assist each other and coexist. These picture books show that people live in harmony with each other and live a positive life using the familiar image of rabbits. The results of this study suggest that children readers can indirectly experience empathy through rabbit picture books.