Books with title The Tale of Peter Rabbit

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" is a story written by British author Beatrix Potter, for the five-year-old son of her governess. It is a cautionary tale, warning children about the consequences of disobeying their parents' instructions; but it is told in such a charming and efficient way that it soon became a nursery classic. Peter Rabbit is now one of the most widely read books of all time, and has been translated into 36 languages for the delight and instruction of children all around the world. Beatrix Potter's efficient and simple writing is a delight for children and grown-ups alike; recorded in a warm and lively voice, Peter's story will make for a perfect bedtime story, or entertain your children at any hour of the day.

It’s every child’s dream come true … to color the irresistible Peter Rabbit drawings. And it’s the best way to enjoy this enduringly delightful tale. Rendered by Nancy Perkins, these large illustrations with the full story beneath tempt even the parent’s hand to color away and let the imagination run wild. Coloring while you read increases the hours of pleasure both parent and child can share recounting the adventures of the mischievous rabbit.

The warmth, whimsy and charm of these animal stories by Beatrix Potter and T. Burgess have made them favorites with generations of children and adults. The stories included on this collection are The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Potter); The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Potter); The Adventures of Peter Cottontail (Burgess); The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (Potter); The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (Potter); The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (Burgess); The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse (Potter); The Tale of Two Bad Mice (Potter); and The Adventures of Reddy Fox (Burgess).

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is now available as a full color, large-print book. This edition tells Beatrix Potter's famous tale of Peter Rabbit's adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden, and includes a glossary so young children can not only read, but understand the story. Perfect as a bedtime story, or fairy tale, for learning to read, and simply to have this captivating classic. Large print and over 25 color illustrations bring this classic story vibrantly to life. A brief biography of Beatrix Potter is also included at the end, so both young readers and adults can find out more about the author of such wonderful children's books.