The Tale of Peter Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter

Overview

A paperback edition of the beloved classic!

Peter Rabbit loves the yummy vegetables he finds in Mr. McGregor's garden—but the only problem is that Mr. McGregor doesn't want Peter to get his paws on his crops!

One of Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tales, this special picture-book edition features the original text in full, along with Potter's beautifully engaging illustrations in a new large format.

A great gift for little readers and a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241790755
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	01/27/2026
Series:	Peter Rabbit
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Beatrix Potter loved the countryside and spent much of her childhood drawing and studying animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit¸ published in 1902, was her first book, expanded from an illustrated letter she had sent to a young friend. Beatrix Potter went on to publish more than 20 tales and collections of rhymes.

Read an Excerpt

Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were - Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. They lived with their Mother in a sand-bank, underneath the root of a very big fir-tree.

Editorial Reviews

Peter Rabbit and his sisters Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail go out to play while mother is out shopping. There's one place they're not allowed: Mr Macgregor's garden, where Peter's poor father met a sticky end, once upon a time.

However, naughty Peter pays his mother's advice no heed and sneaks under the gate to munch on Mr Macgregor's delicious carrots. Even though Peter makes a hurried escape, his over-full tummy is his final undoing when mother puts him to bed without any dinner and just a cup of chamomile tea.

Beatrix Potter's iconic tale of the naughty rabbit has been a favourite with children and parents ever since it was published in 1902. Potter's charming, expressive rabbits have a timeless charm, and the story of the gentle consequences of disobeying one's parents is as relevant as ever. - Book Trust UK

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