ok so important to note that "rabbits in waistcoats" and "possums in overalls" are sub-genres of animal fables, but not every furry story falls into these two categories.
Explaining to a friend about the "rabbits in waistcoats" sbu-genre of british childrens lit (ie beatrix potter, wind in the willows, etc) and its american counterpart "possums in overalls" (pogo, emmet otter's jugband christmas, kissyfur)