The Tale of Peter Rabbit

By Beatrix Potter

The story of a family of rabbits, composed by the mother and three daughters and a rebellious son Peter. They are forbidden from entering a vegetable garden grown by a man named Mr John McGregor whose wife had baked her deceased husband into a pie. Peter defies his mother by trespassing into the garden to snack on some vegetables... Book illustrated with beautiful Potter's watercolors.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kitabu
• Release date: Jun 17, 2013
• ISBN: 9788867441723

Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals. Written as a gift for the son of her former governess, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1901. Its success enabled her to commit to full-time writing and illustrating. Potter wrote about 30 books; the best known being her 24 children's tales.

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[figgles_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm reading the excellent biography "The Tale of Beatrix Potter" and that has brought me back to her beautiful, and extraordinary children's books. I don't know when I first read this, but given the childish printing of my name inside the front cover I'd say I was five years old. Peter Rabbit has stayed with me for half a century now and this simple tale of the adventures of a naughty rabbit in a vegetable garden will never grow old. (On a side note, when we are walking a family dog and someone needs to shoo away a cat or a bird, that might attract unwanted attention from the dog, we call it "doing a Mr McGregor").

[alebarbu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Potter, B. (1902). The tale of Peter Rabbit. New York: Warne. This classic tale by Beatrix Potter recounts the misadventures of Peter, a disobeying little rabbit who gets himself in trouble by going to Mr. McGregor’s garden to eat the delicious veggies found there. However, things do not go well for Peter as he starts getting sick to his stomach, and then almost gets caught by Mr. McGregor. In the end, disobedient Peter has chamomile tea for dinner while his siblings enjoy a good dinner. I especially like the illustrations by Beatrix Potter that face each accompanying section of text. I find them very endearing, and they definitely contribute to the understanding of the story as they feature all the major points in it. As B. Potter wanted it, this book is meant to be held by little hands, hence its small format. It is a unique book as it has endured through more than one century, and is still enjoyed and beloved by children today (along with other B. Potter’s stories).Ages 3 to 8 (will work well as a read-aloud for ages 3-6). Another book written in the same decade (same year, in this case): Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling (1902).

[glennbell_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a short story to teach a lesson to children. I suggest it be told to young children.

[meditationesmartini · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I kind of don't know why this is a big deal--it's a cute enough story, but are we really supposed to be riveted by how "naughty" Peter is and how he's stepping out of rabbit-nursery into rabbit-Ypres? We're not Edwardians anymore.

[mrslee_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The tale of a curious and naughty bunny; complete with adventure, loss, danger, friendly helpers, a near escape, a resigned mother, and a moral ending. You don't get the berries and cream when you misbehave, only chamomile tea for naughty bunnies.This is all stated without judgement on the author's part, nor are there any lectures. Just a sweet story with lovely illustrations. This particular book was given me by my grandmother, Charlotte, when I was two years old. It has always been a favorite of mine.

[benuathanasia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A cute story that is a timeless classic, complemented by beautiful, simple pictures.

[crfonten · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the story of a family of rabbits. After the mother has warned her son Peter not to go into the vegetable garden, he disobeys her and does. Students will love reading this classic novel and learning what happens next.

[cluttrell12 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Even 112 years after it was first published this book remains a beloved children's book. I have fond memories of my mom reading this book to me and later reading this book myself. Peter Rabbit is different than his siblings Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. They were happy to gather blueberries, but Peter’s curiosity leads him to Mr McGregor’s garden where he was told not to go by his Mum. He ignores his mother’s warning and goes anyway. Even today children can relate to the character Peter Rabit. The off limits is always irresistible to kids. The plot is simple which makes it easy for children to follow. The story contains a valuable lesson about the consequences of disobedience and the importance of listening to your parents.

[kimbrady · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Potter's classic tale of Peter Rabbit is a must-have for any school or public children's collection. Peter Rabbit, unlike his more well behaved siblings, disobeys his mother by venturing into Mr. McGregor's garden. After being spotted, Peter wears himself out AND loses his good clothes while escaping the situations he falls into. The moral is: listen to your mother! Potter's illustrations are timelessly beautiful and realistic with magical and personified touches. The story is short and straightforward; a good choice to read before bed.

[reneh-2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book for children ( and grown-ups!) with fabulous pictures.

[fjola-5 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this one a lot more than I was expecting to, and so did my little boy. He gasped as he saw Peter sneaking into Mr. McGregor's garden, and looked at me with fright: "But, he'll be made into pie!?" A simple little story, full of action and delight, the pictures so lovely, and just the right length for bedtime reading.

[sdpugh_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A cute story of a rabbit who takes chances in his quest for food. A good book to use when teaching about plot and sequencing. Also can be used to teach cause and effect.

[cfmichel_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another classic tale about a little rabbit name peter who learns a lesson the hard way. Certainly a must read!

[jkk011 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book can be used for cause and effect because when Peter Rabbit ate the vegetables he got in trouble by his mom for disobeying. This could also teach students to about obedience.

[elizabethnickell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Summary: Peter Rabbit and his siblings are told by their mother to go and play, but to stay away from Mr. McGregor’s garden. Peter doesn’t listen to his mother and goes to the garden to eat. Mr. McGregor sees him and chases him throughout the garden. Peter eventually escapes, but not before losing his jacket and shoes. When he arrives home, he is exhausted and not feeling well. His mother puts him to bed, while his siblings get to eat blackberries. Personal Reaction: The Tale of Peter Rabbit has always been one of my favorite stories. I love the description of all of the mischief peter gets into, and the ways he has to hide from Mr. McGregor. Even though the illustrations are on the smaller side, I think that the suspense of whether or not Peter will escape is enough to hold the attention of even young children. The illustrations that are present are traditional, not modern with bright colors, but are beautiful. Extension Ideas: This would be a great book to use in a gardening unit. Students could help to construct a barrier (to keep Peter out!) around a class garden. You could incorporate math skills in measuring out the pieces used to build the barrier. You could also have each student create a scarecrow like Mr. McGregor did out of Peter’s jacket to put in the garden.

[bcrowl399 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What's better than Peter Rabbit in French? I bought this little book long ago and I don't remember exactly where or when but it is adorable. 

[kshielee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a good example of fantasy because there is a conflict between good and evil and the events could never happen in the real world. The setting of this book is specific, but could happen at any time in several different places. There must be a garden with a woods nearby, but this could be anywhere.

[t1bclasslibrary · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Peter Rabbit’s mother told him to stay out of Mr. McGregor’s garden, but Peter runs right in there. He is soon spotted, and has a terrible time getting out. He succeeds, but his naughtiness makes him lose his coat and shoes and get a cold that lands him in bed without supper.

[susan139 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Classic childrens story with beautiful water colour illustrations.

[saradub · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I remember reading Peter Rabbit as a child, so its nostalgic for me. I liked the illustrations for the books as well. They were warm, colorful, and made me feel at home.

[thornton37814 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The classic tale illustrated with Potter's illustrations. Mother knows best!

[laceyfield · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Summary:This is a story about a little bunny, who was warned not to go into Mr. McGregor’s garden. However, the little bunny doesn’t listen. Mr. McGregor chases him around his garden until Peter, the rabbit, lost his shoes and his jacket. Peter finally escapes and runs home. That night, Peter was not feeling well, due to his events from the day.Personal Reflections:I love this book. I read it many times when I was a young child and it never gets old. The pictures in the story stand out and help the story seem more realistic. I felt like this story had a deeper meaning of teaching children not to steal and also to listen to our parents/guardians. Classroom Extension Ideas:1. This book is a great way to show children that misbehaving has consequences. 2. This book would also teach children that persistence pays off. If he would have given up, Peter Rabbit would have never made it out of the garden.

[tobyslibrarything · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A true classic! This book reminds me of why I love children's books.

[juliac83 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Summary: Peter Rabbit is a very naughty bunny. He disobeys his mother’s rules and finds himself in a lot of trouble. He sneaks into a garden and tastes lettuce, beans and radishes only to get chased out by the farmer. After running and hiding for his life he makes it back home safely. Unfortunately he has to spend the night in bed sick missing out on dessert. Personal Reaction: This was read to my brother as a child then to me as a child. We have passed it onto our children. I enjoy this book because every child can connect to either the naughty Peter or the always good sisters. I also enjoy the simple classic illustrations that give it a traditional feel.Classroom Extension Ideas: This can be a great introduction to a garden lesson, they can learn about the vegetables grown and the animals that might want to eat them. It would also be a great way to show how rules and policies are there to protect and need to be followed.

[chris9coelho · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this little tale about a young rabbit named Peter. Before going out, Peter's mother warned Peter and his siblings about not going into Mr. McGregor's garden while she was gone. Peter being the mischievous rabbit that he was, ignored his mother's instructions and ventured off to Mr. McGregor's garden anyway. After roaming around the garden and eating some lettuce, he was spotted by Mr. McGregor. Mr. McGregor went crazy and chased little Peter all over the garden. Eventually Peter made a great escape and ran straight home where he passed out from exhaustion. Peter felt terrible and went to bed. His mother didn't know what happened to him, but she gave him some medicine as he went to bed.

[ebt1002 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I remember loving this as a child, particularly the cat by the pond. It's still a great 5-minute read when sleep appears elusive.

[elliegiles · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A little rabbit who has made his way into the hearts of so many children and adults alike over the years. Delightful.

[dbhutch_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is about Peter Rabbit. His mother told him not to go to Mr. McGregor's garden but Peter is a bad rabbit so he went and was seem ny the farmer and was chased and lost all his new clothes and ended up in a watering can and he ended up with a cold sick in bed.

[dangerlibearian · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Not a fan of this edition, and yes I know it is a classic, but I feel too long for storytime. Naughty Peter Rabbit gets lost in Mr. McGregor's garden.

[jessica_haynes-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a really good children book the pictures are beautiful and the story has a good, if somewhat stong, lesson in it. I believe children will love this book.