The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Synopsis

The perfect first book for every little reader, discover the world of Peter Rabbit in Beatrix Potter's classic children's tale.

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!

One of Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tales, this mischievous little rabbit has hopped into the heart of generations of book lovers. First published in 1902, this edition has been re-originated so it matches Beatrix's first published work, all those years ago.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is first in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books. Look out for the rest!

1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit
2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
3 The Tailor of Gloucester
4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice
6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
8 The Tale of Tom Kitten
9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
14 The Tale of Mr. Tod
15 The Tale of Pigling Bland
16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers
17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan
18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit
21 The Story of Miss Moppet
22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes
23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes

Summary

Chapter 1: Disobedience

* Peter Rabbit disobeys his mother's orders and sneaks into Mr. McGregor's garden.
* Example: Peter's mother warns him, "Don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden. He's a very bad man."

Chapter 2: Temptation

* Peter finds himself overwhelmed by the tempting fruits and vegetables in the garden.
* Example: Peter's eyes widen as he sees "juicy strawberries, crisp lettuce, and fat carrots."

Chapter 3: Peril

* Mr. McGregor appears and chases Peter relentlessly through his garden.
* Example: Mr. McGregor shouts, "Stop, you naughty boy!" and swings a rake at Peter.

Chapter 4: Escape

* Peter narrowly escapes Mr. McGregor's clutches by crawling under a fence.
* Example: Peter "squeezed himself under the fence and got away."

Chapter 5: Loss

* Peter leaves his blue jacket behind in the garden.
* Example: The jacket is described as "a beautiful blue one with brass buttons."

Chapter 6: Hardship

* Peter goes home tired, hungry, and wet from running through the rain.
* Example: Peter "reached home very tired and dirty."

Chapter 7: Repentance

* Peter's mother scolds him for his disobedience and warns him not to go back to the garden.
* Example: Peter's mother says, "You must never, never go into Mr. McGregor's garden again."

Chapter 8: Remembrance

* Peter keeps the jacket as a reminder of his adventure.
* Example: Peter "used to frighten his father by jumping out of a box with it."

Chapter 9: Lesson Learned

* Peter remembers the consequences of his disobedience and learns to listen to his mother.
* Example: Peter "lived to grow up into a very good rabbit, and when his children were old enough to go out with him, he used to say, 'Remember your father's fate, and keep away from Mr. McGregor's garden.'"