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The World of Peter Rabbit: Jemima Puddle-Duck’s Farmyard Muddle

Join Peter Rabbit in this lift-the-flap farmyard adventure with Jemima Puddle-duck. A perfect introduction for toddlers to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit. 
 
Peter is visiting Jemima Puddle-duck on the farm and is excited to discover that she is nesting and her ducklings will be hatching soon! But when Jemima goes to show Peter her precious eggs, she realises one is missing . . . ! Peter jumps into action and helps Jemima search high and low for her runaway egg. Will they find it before it's too late? 
 
With its simple, lyrical read-aloud text, vivid contemporary illustrations and flaps to explore on every spread this adventure is perfect for curious little bunnies everywhere. 
 
Discover more in this series: 
The World of Peter Rabbit: Peter Rabbit Gets Stuck 
The World of Peter Rabbit: Cotton-tail's Christmas Tree

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.

Join Peter Rabbit in this lift-the-flap farmyard adventure with Jemima Puddle-duck. A perfect introduction for toddlers to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit. 
 
Peter is visiting Jemima Puddle-duck on the farm and is excited to discover that she is nesting and her ducklings will be hatching soon! But when Jemima goes to show Peter her precious eggs, she realises one is missing . . . ! Peter jumps into action and helps Jemima search high and low for her runaway egg. Will they find it before it's too late? 
 
With its simple, lyrical read-aloud text, vivid contemporary illustrations and flaps to explore on every spread this adventure is perfect for curious little bunnies everywhere.

The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher Picture Book

Celebrate 120 years of the beloved classic, The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, with this brand new picture book edition with Beatrix Potter's original artwork. 
 
Once upon a time, there was a frog called Mr. Jeremy Fisher; he lived in a little damp house amongst the buttercups at the edge of a pond. 
 
Mr. Jeremy Fisher sets off to catch some minnows for his dinner - but his fishing trip doesn't quite go to plan in this charming and iconic Beatrix Potter tale. Now available in this new large format, perfect for families to read and enjoy together. 
 
Discover more in this series: 
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book 
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Picture Book 
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin Picture Book

Celebrate 120 years of the beloved classic, The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, with this brand new picture book edition with Beatrix Potter's original artwork. 
 
Once upon a time, there was a frog called Mr. Jeremy Fisher; he lived in a little damp house amongst the buttercups at the edge of a pond. 
 
Mr. Jeremy Fisher sets off to catch some minnows for his dinner - but his fishing trip doesn't quite go to plan in this charming and iconic Beatrix Potter tale. Now available in this new large format, perfect for families to read and enjoy together.

Peter Rabbit: Peter’s Easter Slide-and-Seek

Join Peter Rabbit and his friends in this brand new interactive Easter adventure with sliders to push and pull on every page. 
 
It's a beautiful spring day in the meadow, let the egg hunt begin! Help Peter Rabbit search for his Easter egg, and spot his friends along the way in this slide-and-seek adventure. With thick board tabs on every page, great for little hands to push and pull, this is the perfect Easter story to enjoy with the youngest of Peter Rabbit fans. 
 
Look out for other Peter Rabbit books this Easter: 
Peter Rabbit: Peter's First Easter 
Peter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Easter Bunny Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: A Fluffy Easter Tale 
Peter Rabbit Tales: A Spring Surprise 
Peter Rabbit: Happy Easter, Peter! 
Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise

Join Peter Rabbit and his friends in this brand new interactive Easter adventure with sliders to push and pull on every page. 
 
It's a beautiful spring day in the meadow, let the egg hunt begin! Help Peter Rabbit search for his Easter egg, and spot his friends along the way in this slide-and-seek adventure. With thick board tabs on every page, great for little hands to push and pull, this is the perfect Easter story to enjoy with the youngest of Peter Rabbit fans.

The World of Peter Rabbit: Somebunny Loves You

The perfect gift to tell the special little bunny in your life 'I love you' 
 
When life is buzzing busily, without time to sit and pause, 
It's easy to forget to say 'my heart's forever yours'. 
 
Join Peter Rabbit and his friends as they celebrate the precious relationship we have with the loved ones our lives - whether you're a parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, big brother or sister, godparent or guardian, this heartwarming book will help you tell that little person just how much they mean to you. 
 
With its beautiful rhyming text, contemporary design and gorgeous illustrations this mini-hardback is a wonderful keepsake that can be enjoyed over and over again. 
 
Discover more loveable Peter Rabbit books in this adorable rhyming series: 
Peter Rabbit Hop into my Heart 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Best Friend 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Little One 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Mummy 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Daddy 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Grandma 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Grandpa

The perfect gift to tell the special little bunny in your life 'I love you' 
 
When life is buzzing busily, without time to sit and pause, 
It's easy to forget to say 'my heart's forever yours'. 
 
Join Peter Rabbit and his friends as they celebrate the precious relationship we have with the loved ones our lives - whether you're a parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, big brother or sister, godparent or guardian, this heartwarming book will help you tell that little person just how much they mean to you. 
 
With its beautiful rhyming text, contemporary design and gorgeous illustrations this mini-hardback is a wonderful keepsake that can be enjoyed over and over again.

Peter Rabbit: The Great Big Hug Hunt

Join Peter Rabbit as he hunts for the perfect gifts to show his family just how much he loves them - and learns along the way that the greatest gift of all is each other. A sweet new lift-the-flap adventure in this bestselling series. 
 
Peter's sisters are making paper hearts to show how much they love their family but, try as he might, Peter just can't seem to get his paper hearts right - so he sets off from the burrow to find the perfect gifts to show his family just how much he loves them. With the help of some friends along the way, Peter digs for buried treasure, chooses sweet treats and finds an acorn that will keep on growing, just like his love. 
 
But when he loses all his carefully chosen gifts, he realises that the biggest gift of all was waiting at home all along. 
 
This brand new story has lots of fun paper flaps for little hands to explore as they help Peter find a way to tell his family 'I love you'. With a gentle narrative and beautiful woodland setting, this is the perfect tale to celebrate family, friendship and love. 
 
Discover more adorable Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap storybooks: 
Peter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Easter Bunny Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Birthday Present Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Great Outdoors Treasure Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Christmas Present Hunt

Join Peter Rabbit as he hunts for the perfect gifts to show his family just how much he loves them - and learns along the way that the greatest gift of all is each other. A sweet new lift-the-flap adventure in this bestselling series. 
 
Peter's sisters are making paper hearts to show how much they love their family but, try as he might, Peter just can't seem to get his paper hearts right - so he sets off from the burrow to find the perfect gifts to show his family just how much he loves them. With the help of some friends along the way, Peter digs for buried treasure, chooses sweet treats and finds an acorn that will keep on growing, just like his love. 
 
But when he loses all his carefully chosen gifts, he realises that the biggest gift of all was waiting at home all along. 
 
This brand new story has lots of fun paper flaps for little hands to explore as they help Peter find a way to tell his family 'I love you'. With a gentle narrative and beautiful woodland setting, this is the perfect tale to celebrate family, friendship and love.

The World of Peter Rabbit: Cotton-tail's Christmas Tree

A richly illustrated, interactive new board book series developed to introduce toddlers to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit. 
 
Christmas is just around the corner and Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail are excited, but no-one is quite as excited as Cotton-tail! 
 
Peter wants to make sure Cotton-tail has the best first Christmas ever – and he’s got a brilliant idea: to transform the fir-tree into the BIGGEST Christmas tree the forest has ever seen. But will Peter’s idea come to life? 
 
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.

Peter Rabbit: Book and Toy Gift Set

An irresistible gift that's perfect for babies and toddlers 
 
Little ones will love snuggling up with their very own super-soft Peter Rabbit plush toy while they enjoy the timeless classic Tale of Peter Rabbit. 
 
For the first time, this book and toy set includes a hardback picture book edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, in which the iconic story has been carefully adapted to fit a picture book format that's ideal for reading together.

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

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 in this beautiful picture book of an adventurous year in the woodlands he calls home. An enchanting Peter Rabbit story with a magical pop-up ending. 
 
From hunting for Easter eggs through fields of bluebells in the spring and butterfly watching in the summer, to an autumn filled with apple and pumpkin picking, and a snowy winter of ice-skating and sledging – celebrate the joys of each season with Peter Rabbit and classic friends, such as Benjamin Bunny, Squirrel Nutkin, Pigling Bland and of course, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. 
 
With rich illustrations and plenty to spot on each page and a gorgeous pop-up ending, this is the perfect gift to enjoy in any season!

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.

A Lift-the-Flap Storybook

Peter Rabbit: The Easter Bunny Hunt

Hop into a brand new lift-the-flap Easter adventure with Peter Rabbit! 
 
Peter's sisters are egg-cellent at hide-and-seek - Peter and his cousin Benjamin can't find them anywhere! But they do keep finding mysterious easter eggs wherever they go . . . Who could they all be from? 
 
Join Peter and his friends in this irresistible new lift-the-flap adventure, full of Easter delights. 
 
Discover other Easter adventures with Peter Rabbit: 
Peter Rabbit The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Storybook 
Peter Rabbit A Fluffy Easter Tale: A Touch and Feel Book 
Peter Rabbit Easter Fun: A Lift-the-Flap Book 
Peter's First Easter: A Counting Book with a Pop-Up Surprise

Hop into a brand new lift-the-flap Easter adventure with Peter Rabbit! 
 
Peter's sisters are egg-cellent at hide-and-seek - Peter and his cousin Benjamin can't find them anywhere! But they do keep finding mysterious easter eggs wherever they go . . . Who could they all be from? 
 
Join Peter and his friends in this irresistible new lift-the-flap adventure, full of Easter delights.

Peter Rabbit: Hop Into My Heart

The perfect gift for the special little bunny in your life, from everyone's favourite warm and fuzzy friend, Peter Rabbit. 
 
When you leapt into my life, you chased the clouds away. 
You have filled my world with hope, you're the highlight of my day. 
 
Join Peter Rabbit and his friends as they celebrate the precious relationship we have with the little ones in our lives - whether you're a parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, big brother or sister, godparent or guardian, this heartwarming book will help you tell that little person just how much they mean to you. 
 
With its beautiful rhyming text, contemporary design and gorgeous illustrations this mini-hardback is a wonderful keepsake that can be enjoyed over and over again.

Peter Rabbit: Tales for Bedtime

Settle down for bedtime with Peter Rabbit and all his friends in this enchanting collection of brand new stories perfect for a cosy bedtime read with all the family. 
 
Follow Peter and all his friends through beautiful night-time scenes and exciting woodland adventures before cosying-up for bedtime. Help Peter find a lost toy ladybird, camp by the lake, and even set out on a night-time raid of Mr. McGregor's vegetable patch! 
 
Featuring 24 brand new stories, inspired by Beatrix Potter's original tales, and activities to help little ones create a healthy bedtime routine, this beautiful book makes the perfect gift to read every night and will become an evening tradition for Peter Rabbit fans young and old. 
 
Discover more beautifully illustrated Peter Rabbit collections: 
Peter Rabbit: Tales from the Countryside 
Peter Rabbit: Christmas is Coming 
The World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original Tales

Peter Rabbit Jigsaw Book

This beautiful jigsaw book features five gorgeous puzzles - perfect for Peter Rabbit fans! 
 
From rainy mornings to sunny afternoons, this beautifully illustrated jigsaw puzzle book gently introduces different kinds of weather through lyrical text and interactive puzzles. 
 
The perfect gift to keep little paws busy for hours. 
 
Discover more interactive Peter Rabbit books: 
Peter Rabbit: First Colours: Tabbed Board Book 
Peter Rabbit: Finger Puppet Book 
Peter Rabbit: Touch-and-Feel Playbook 
Peter's Magnet Fun 
Peter's Nature Walk: Sound Book

Peter Rabbit: Christmas Tales

Come together this Christmas and celebrate with Peter Rabbit and all his woodlands friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of short stories. 
 
A perfect gift for all the family, this heart-warming book features festive stories celebrating Peter's favourite time of year. 
 
Peter Rabbit is very excited - it's nearly time for Christmas! He can't wait to eat mince pies, decorate a tree and open all his presents. Join Peter and all his friends as they get ready for Christmas and have lots of fun adventures along the way. 
 
Discover more festive stories with Peter Rabbit this Christmas: 
Peter Rabbit: Christmas is Coming 
Peter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas Wish 
Peter Rabbit Tales: The Christmas Star 
Peter Rabbit: The Christmas Present Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: Happy Christmas Peter 
Peter Rabbit: Christmas Sticker Fun Activity Book

Come together this Christmas and celebrate with Peter Rabbit and all his woodlands friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of short stories. 
 
A perfect gift for all the family, this heart-warming book features festive stories celebrating Peter's favourite time of year. 
 
Peter Rabbit is very excited - it's nearly time for Christmas! He can't wait to eat mince pies, decorate a tree and open all his presents. Join Peter and all his friends as they get ready for Christmas and have lots of fun adventures along the way. 
 
Discover more festive stories with Peter Rabbit this Christmas: 
Peter Rabbit: Christmas is Coming 
Peter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas Wish 
Peter Rabbit Tales: The Christmas Star 
Peter Rabbit: The Christmas Present Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: Happy Christmas Peter 
Peter Rabbit: Christmas Sticker Fun Activity Book

Peter Rabbit: The Birthday Present Hunt

Join Peter Rabbit as he celebrates Benjamin Bunny's birthday by planning a surprise treasure hunt, in this sweet lift-the-flap adventure! 
 
It's Benjamin Bunny's birthday and Peter has planned an extra special birthday surprise for his friend! Hop along with Benjamin and Peter to find all the clues hidden in the forest and discover the best birthday present a bunny can ask for! 
 
Can Benjamin follow Peter's clues and discover his secret present before his birthday is over? 
 
This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they explore the forest and help Benjamin Bunny find the clues to his perfect birthday present. With a gentle narrative and beautiful woodland setting for this bunny birthday party, this is the perfect tale to celebrate fun, friendship and kindness. 
 
Discover more adorable Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap storybooks: 
Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Great Outdoors Treasure Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Christmas Present Hunt 
Peter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

Tabbed Board Book

Peter Rabbit: First Colours

Join Peter and his friends as they learn about all the amazing colours around them in this new tabbed board book! 
 
Hop along with Peter and his friends as they learn about all the colours in the forest, from red strawberries, to a green watering can, and Peter's favourite blue jacket. 
 
Can you help Peter find all the colours in the forest? 
 
This new tabbed board introduces little ones to all the colours of the rainbow as they explore the forest with their familiar furry friend, Peter Rabbit. 
 
Discover more interactive Peter Rabbit books: 
Peter Rabbit: Jigsaw Book 
Peter's Magnet Fun 
Peter's Nature Walk: Sound Book 
Peter Rabbit: Finger Puppet Book 
Peter Rabbit: Touch-and-Feel Playbook

Peter Rabbit I Love You Best Friend

The perfect gift to celebrate friendship, from our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit. 
 
"I trust you, and you trust me, 
You're the best a friend can be." 
 
Join Peter Rabbit as he celebrates the true value of friendship in this gorgeous little gift book with beautiful rhyming text, contemporary design and gorgeous illustration that captures the charm and warmth of Beatrix Potter's original drawings. 
 
Fans old and new will love this gentle, heartwarming tribute that encapsulates the unique bond between friends that can last a lifetime. 
 
Hop into the hearts of all your loved ones with more loveable Peter Rabbit books: 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Little One - 9780241606476 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Mummy - 9780241355053 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Daddy - 9780241409213 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Grandma - 9780241470121 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Grandpa - 9780241473139

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

Explore with Peter Rabbit9 Books

Peter Rabbit Lift-the-Flap Tales4 Books

Peter Rabbit Slide-and-Seek1 Book

Peter Rabbit Tales11 Books

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