The Tale of Peter Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter, Cyndy Szekeres (Illustrator)

Follow Peter Rabbit through the adventure that children have grown up on for generations.
Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 1/31/2001 Pages: 24 Reading Level: Age 3 and Up

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy, Classics, Kids

24 pages, Hardcover

Published January 31, 2001

About the author

Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, mycologist, and conservationist who is best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters such as Peter Rabbit.

Born into a wealthy household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. She had numerous pets, and through holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developed a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Because she was a woman, her parents discouraged intellectual development, but her study and paintings of fungi led her to be widely respected in the field of mycology.

In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit and became secretly engaged to her publisher, Norman Warne, causing a breach with her parents, who disapproved of his social status. Warne died before the wedding.

Potter eventually published 24 children's books, the most recent being The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots (2016), and having become financially independent of her parents, was able to buy a farm in the Lake District, which she extended with other purchases over time.

In her forties, she married a local solicitor, William Heelis. She became a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to write and illustrate children's books. Potter died in 1943 and left almost all of her property to The National Trust in order to preserve the beauty of the Lake District as she had known it, protecting it from developers.

Potter's books continue to sell well throughout the world, in multiple languages. Her stories have been retold in various formats, including a ballet, films, and in animation.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peter Rabbit is a mischievous rabbit, unlike his brothers and sisters. Their mother tells them to stay away from the farmers garden. Peter rabbit doesn't listen to his mother and gets into trouble. He ends up losing his coat and shoes and gets ill as a result. At the of the story the reader learns that this is the second time he has lost his clothes. This suggests that Peter doesn't learn from his mistakes. This would be a good start to a discussion with ks1 children about making mistakes and learing lessons.

[Christy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peter was told not to go into Mr. McGregor's garden but he didn't listen. He ate so much he got sick then has to hide after he lost his shoes and jacket because he's being chased by Mr. McGregor. By the time he does get home he's even worse sick and tired after having hide in bucket water. His siblings get eat nice meal he has to bed.
He should listened to his mom.

[Kiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was so nostalgic to re-read these little golden books! I forgot how morbid it was the peter’s father was cooked in a pie by the farmer

[Little Seesaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this little story and this version is just wonderful. such sweet little drawings.

[Aarvik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story to read for growing kids.

[Denise Spicer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Classic Potter story re-illustrated in cute pictures with fun details.

[♥♣Mary♦♠ If She So Pleases · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little golden book has beautiful illustrations.

[Punkin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this was foolish and silly with huge big words for kids and just wtf was with the ending?!

[Tara Thieleke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I decided to reread these classics as an adult. I carried this book around with me as a toddler without ever being able to read it. I recently researched Beatrix Potter and learned how innovative her illustrations and stories were in her era. I appreciate them historically although illustration and writing has come a long way since her pioneering achievements.

[Tippy Bhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is an endearing story of a naughty little rabbit who nearly gets caught and cooked for his mischievous adventures. My son adored Peter Rabbit. Every time he spotted a rabbit outside, he would squeal with delight. A fun read with your children to teach them to listen to their elders and stay out of trouble.

[Alyssa Dangerfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a classic story that I think everyone should read to their kids. This story teaches children about the consequences of disobeying their parents and the importance of listening to them. What better way to help a child who is struggling with disobeying their parents/teachers than to read them a story they can relate too?

[Brianna Rowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

An instant classic. I love this beloved story every time I read it. I read this story growing up and to this day, I am still just as obsessed with it. I think this story is perfect any elementary aged student and it teachers can utilize the story for a variety of lessons. The story teaches about listening to your parents but also the importance of family. I will forever love Peter Rabbit.

[Jeannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never read anything about Peter Rabbit, but found this on the shelf from 1958. My almost five year old enjoyed this story and was able to follow along well and make many inferences, based on the illustrations.

[James Greening · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beatrix Potter is one of the masters of children's literature, and this classic is proof. What more can I say that hasn't already been said concerning this book. Read all of Potter's work to your children, and let them see the amazing illustrations so they have fodder for their imaginations.

[Carolina · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Now my dears," said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, "you may go in the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor garden. Your father had an accident there—he was baked in a pie. Now run along ... "

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the book with different illustrations. I’m thinking it might be the first version printed by golden books. This story is one I grew up with hearing read over and over.

[Allison Brogden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute story would read again.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good and accurate detailed.

[Rachel F · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story - read via BorrowBox to Henry

4/5

[Tara]

X3

[Dakoda Fuller · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter: A illustrated story about a rabbit. It’s a classic that teaches lessons about consequences and adventure.

[Thu Thủy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haha quite cute :))) I accidentally read it when I was trying to find a text for my SFG final assignment

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Little Golden Book version of Peter Rabbit. Makes me want to find the original Beatrix Potter books to read to Lily.

I liked the pacing of this story and that it doesn't shy away from death--Peter's father was baked into a pie.

Could do without the gender stereotypes, though. The three little girls are all good, well-behaved bunnies, whereas their brother is the troublemaker.

...not that I mind the example to my kid of where Peter's behavior leads, but still.

(As a side note: I have to admit, before I became a parent, I thought moralistic stories for kids were stupid and patronizing. Now I am not so sure. My daughter is practically memorizing every book we read to her.)

The illustrations in this version were cute, but didn't bowl me over. I liked the little old mouse with the pea in her mouth.

[Ataylo18 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a really good lesson about the importance of following directions and listening. I think nearly every kid can relate to this story from not listening to misbehaving and losing important things and as a result, getting in trouble. It would be a good conversation starter for a kid who isn't necessarily behaving as they should!

[Wendy Weaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a childhood favorite of mine. Such a unique story and the illustrations captured my interested every time my mother would read it to me before bed. I enjoy the journey of Peter rabbit and the anticipation of Peter getting back home. It is an adventure throughout the whole book of wondering of good fortune for Peter.

Grade Level: Kindergarten- second grade
Genre: Traditional Fantasy

[Josiah · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a nice story, though I'm sure it would be much fuller in the original volume by Beatrix Potter. This story has always meant a lot to me personally, though, and I could see others liking it very much, as well. I would give it one and a half stars.

[Tristan Doane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peter Rabbit teaches us that if we do not follow what our parents or any other older individual, then we will get in trouble by the wrong people. I love the lesson and I will read this to my students in the future and make sure that they know this lesson well.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Challenge: A Very Merry Christmas/A Christmas Carol - Scrooge/Gold on cover (1). New illustrations that give homage to Beatrix Potter's own and add to the enjoyment of Peter Rabbit and his nemesis Mr. McGregor in this Little Golden Book. End of 2020. Happy New Year!

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book, but the ending feels kind of incomplete... I snorted when Mrs rabbit bluntly told her babies about their dad though. My daughter is still too young to comprehend, but I'd imagine an older kid would have some questions haha

[Letitia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot even define what is so compelling about Beatrix Potter's style, but I adore her children's books.