One challenge could be the social acceptance. Society often has pre - set notions about gender, and a person changing from male to female would face discrimination or lack of understanding from others.
In some modern fantasy novels, there are plotlines where a male character is magically or supernaturally turned into a female. However, it's not always easy to point to one that is extremely 'famous' in the sense that everyone knows it. It depends on the niche of fantasy literature that you explore. For instance, in some young adult fantasy series, this kind of transformation might be used to explore themes of identity and self - discovery.
One could be a magical story where a wizard accidentally casts a spell on a boy and turns him into a girl. He then has to navigate a world that has different expectations for girls. For example, he discovers the challenges and joys of wearing dresses, dealing with different social norms like how girls are expected to be more gentle in some cultures.
One such book could be 'Middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides. It tells the story of a character with an intersex condition which has elements related to a transformation of sorts in terms of gender identity.
I recommend "The God of the North, Great Emperor Xuanwu", a fantasy romance novel. Although the female lead was not a fox or a rabbit, she was also a fairy that could transform into small animals, similar to the plot in the question. The novel mainly described how the female protagonist transformed into different identities in her three lives in order to take revenge. She also gradually grew up from the cultivation and emotional experiences she obtained. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
Well, here's a simple story. There was a boy named Tom and his friend Lily. Lily was really into magic and she found an old book of spells. One day, she was trying out a spell from the book without really knowing what it did. She pointed it at Tom and suddenly, Tom started to change. His features became more feminine and soon he was turned into a girl. Tom was shocked at first but then he realized he could have some fun with this new form.
One possible story could be about a young boy named Tom. One day, he made a wish upon a strange old star that he saw in the sky. The next morning, he woke up to find his body had changed. His voice was higher, his features more delicate. He was initially shocked but then realized he had a chance to experience life from a different perspective. He started to embrace his new identity as a girl, made new friends who accepted him, and learned about the different challenges and joys that girls face.
Magic could be a reason. Like in a fairytale world, a magic spell or a magic object might cause the transformation. For example, a magical amulet that when activated changes the boy's gender.
Sure. There's the story of Tiptoe. He was a young boy who accidentally entered a magical forest. There, he ate a strange fruit that made him slowly turn into a girl. At first, he was scared but as time passed, he started to enjoy the new experiences and the way people treated him differently.