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The Penguin books that inspired generations of young readers

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Make your own Peter Rabbit bunny ears

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Children's reading lists

Where to start with Beatrix Potter and her characters

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Quiz | Which Beatrix Potter character are you?

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Children's quizzes

Which Beatrix Potter character are you?

A lift and find book

Peter Rabbit: Peter's Halloween Peek-a-BOO!

It's Halloween, and Peter Rabbit is going to a party in the forest! As Peter ventures through the woods, who will surprise him with a spooky peek-a-BOO at every turn? 
 
Peep through the flaps to guess who's on the other side then turn over to see! 
 
This brand-new board book is the perfect Halloween peekaboo story for all Peter Rabbit fans. 
 
Look out for more Peter Rabbit books at Halloween: 
Peter Rabbit: A Pumpkin for Peter 
Peter Rabbit: Trick or Treat

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.

It's Halloween and Peter Rabbit is going to a party in the forest! As Peter ventures through the woods, who will surprise him with a spooky peek-a-BOO at every turn? 
 
Peep through the flaps to guess who's on the other side then turn over to see! 
 
This brand-new board book is the perfect Halloween peekaboo story for all Peter Rabbit fans. 
 
Look out for more Peter Rabbit books at Halloween: 
Peter Rabbit: A Pumpkin for Peter 
Peter Rabbit: Trick or Treat

An Enchanting Story with a Pop-up Ending

Peter Rabbit: A Tale of Four Seasons

Join Peter Rabbit on an adventure through the seasons, from picnics in spring, pumpkin picking in autumn, and ice skating on a crisp winter's day! 
 
Filled with fun and mischief, this charming tale celebrates nature and friendship with a magical pop-up ending.

A lift-the-flap storybook

Peter Rabbit: Peter Rabbit Goes to London

Peter Rabbit had heard wonderful stories about the faraway place called London, but it's not at all what he's used to... cobbled roads, big red buses and buildings that reach as high as the sky! 
 
Join Peter and his friends in this irresistible new lift-the-flap adventure, full of London sights and famous landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and Covent Garden Market. 
 
A sweet story of adventure and the perfect introduction to London and its iconic sights.

A Touch-and-Feel Book

Peter Rabbit: Forest Feast

A fun, interactive touch and feel adventure that's perfect for babies and toddlers 
 
The forest is full of tasty treats for Peter Rabbit and his friends to munch, crunch and nibble. 
 
Little hands can feel smooth, shiny radishes; a crisp cool lettuce leaf; bumpy, round blackberries – and more! 
 
A delightful sensory introduction to the World of Peter Rabbit for the very youngest explorers. 
 
Discover other Peter Rabbit interactive board books: 
The Peter Rabbit Finger Puppet Book 
Peter's Picnic: A Pull and Play Book 
Peter Rabbit: Touch and Feel Playbook

The forest is full of tasty treats for Peter Rabbit and his friends to munch, crunch and nibble. 
 
Little hands can feel smooth, shiny radishes; a crisp cool lettuce leaf; bumpy, round blackberries – and more! 
 
A delightful sensory introduction to the World of Peter Rabbit for the very youngest explorers.

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin Picture Book

A stunning picture book edition of this classic tale 
 
Beatrix Potter's original tale all about a cheeky little squirrel called Nutkin has been beautifully adapted to picture book format for the first time. 
 
Potter's original text appears in full alongside her engaging illustrations that bring her characters and their natural world to life in vivid colour. 
 
This new larger format is perfect for families to share and enjoy together.

The World of Peter Rabbit: Peter Rabbit Gets Stuck!

A lift-the-flap board book adventure that's the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit. 
 
Peter Rabbit decides to sneak into Mr. McGregor's garden (again!) to steal some tasty fruit and vegetables. Peter is determined to do things all by himself, but when things don't quite go to plan, will he accept help from some friendly animals - or will Mr McGregor finally catch him? 
 
With simple, lyrical read-aloud text, vivid, contemporary illustrations and flaps to explore on every spread this new adventure is perfect for curious little bunnies everywhere.

A richly-illustrated, interactive new board book series developed to introduce toddlers to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit. 
 
In this first adventure, Peter Rabbit decides to sneak into Mr. McGregor's garden (again!) to steal some tasty fruit and vegetables. Peter is determined to do things all by himself, but when things don't quite go to plan, will he accept help from some friendly animals - or will Mr McGregor finally catch him? 
 
With simple, lyrical read-aloud text, vivid, contemporary illustrations and flaps to explore on every spread this new board book is perfect for curious little bunnies everywhere.

Beatrix Potter

Peter can't sleep. He's too big for his bedroom with his sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. But is he big enough for his own room? 
 
This is the fourth title in a new series of board book stories for the very young set in Peter Rabbit's world. The simple tales mirror important early experiences and emotions of young children through the eyes of Beatrix Potter's most well-loved characters, while Eleanor Taylor's illustrations are filled with charm, warmth and humour.

Beatrix Potter

Books by Beatrix Potter

Series by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter Originals23 Books

BP Animation12 Books

Peter Rabbit Lift-the-Flap Tales2 Books

Articles featuring Beatrix Potter

The Penguin books that inspired generations of young readers

Make your own Peter Rabbit bunny ears

Paint your own Peter Rabbit-inspired Easter egg

Where to start with Beatrix Potter and her characters

Peter Rabbit: the design evolution of a blue-jacketed icon

Which Beatrix Potter character are you?

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