Peter Rabbit Board Book

by Ruth Eleanor Newton (Illustrator)

Overview

This is the classic tale of a disobedient rabbit and his misadventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.

In Laughing Elephant's version, Peter and his rabbit family are delightfully depicted in human attire. The thrilling escapades of Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter are sure to enchant young readers, and iconic illustrator Ruth E. Newton paints scenes of adventure, danger, and maternal justice with skill and charm. Kids will definitely enjoy following Peter as he loses his shoes, jacket, and brass buttons on his adventure in Mr. McGregor’s garden and cheer when he returns home. This board book features an appealing, die-cut shape and is adapted from a midcentury printing with vintage style to spare. The book also boasts foil-embossed cover elements and a cloth-accented spine, perfect to support the double-thick pages ready to survive repeated readings.

Peter Rabbit is perfect for young animal-lovers and beginning readers. Just don't be surprised when they rush out into the garden to meet Peter!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781514912768
Publisher:	Laughing Elephant
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Children's Die-Cut Board Book
Pages:	12
Product dimensions:	4.75(w) x 5.75(h) x 0.75(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Ruth Eleanor Newton (1884 - 1972) was an American illustrator and doll designer. Newton was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. She studied at the Philadelphia School of Fine Art. She illustrated children's books, greeting cards, and advertisements in Philadelphia, Boston, Erie, and New York City for more than 40 years. Her 1949 "Amosandra " doll enjoyed considerable fame. She returned to Erie in 1968 and worked and lived there until her death.