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The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

Cause havoc and eat some radishes in Mr McGregor’s garden with Peter Rabbit in Beatrix Potter's classic children's tale.

An illustration by Beatrix Potter of Peter Rabbit and his sisters

BEATRIX POTTER™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2021

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 sandbank, underneath the root of a very big fir tree.

An illustration by Beatrix Potter of Peter Rabbit, his sisters and his mother. His mother is dressing them all

BEATRIX POTTER™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2021

“Now, my dears,” said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, “you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don’t go into Mr. McGregor’s garden.

An illustration by Beatrix Potter of Mrs McGregor holding a pie

BEATRIX POTTER™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2021

“Your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor.

An illustration by Beatrix Potter of Mrs Rabbit dressing Peter Rabbit

BEATRIX POTTER™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2021

“Now run along, and don’t get into mischief. I am going out.”

Frederick Warne & Co. is the owner of all rights, copyrights, and trademarks in the Beatrix Potter character names and illustrations. Licensed by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd.

The Tale Of Peter Rabbit

  • The Tale Of Peter Rabbit

  • Celebrate our beloved furry friend, Peter Rabbit, with this beautiful birthday edition of the classic tale.

    This birthday edition has been re-originated to match Beatrix Potter's first published work with a celebratory new cover.

    A must have first book for every little reader.

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

    Since appearing in 1902 in the first of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tales, this mischievous little rabbit has hopped into the heart of generations of book lovers.

    Beatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors, and has created a vast collection of stories based on her other iconic characters, including Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten.

    Her humorous and lively tales are a natural part of childhood, and are the perfect nursery books for all little ones.

    Today Beatrix Potter's original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books.

    The Tale of Peter Rabbit is number one in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books.

    Check out the rest of the titles:

    The World of Peter Rabbit: The Complete Collection 1-23
    The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit
    The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book

  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book

  • Our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit, is celebrating his 120th birthday with a picture book edition of the original classic tale. This new large format is perfect to for families to share and read all about Peter Rabbit's very first adventure!

    Peter Rabbit has been an icon of children's literature, starring in everything from books to toys to films! This original tale sees Peter at his most adventurous, cheekiest and lovable self as he wriggles into Mr. McGregor's garden - and into reader's hearts.

    Beatrix Potter's original text appears here in full, along with her beautifully engaging illustrations in a new format, perfect to introduce children to this famous rabbit.

    Other Peter Rabbit Books include:
    Peter Rabbit: My First Classic Library
    The World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original Tales
    The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit

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Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902) she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs Tiggy-winkle, Mr Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten. Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood. A source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist.

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Games & activities

Make your own Peter Rabbit bunny ears

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