Peter Rabbit

22 primary works • 104 total works

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1902

Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

by Beatrix Potter

Published December 1903

Squirrel Nutkin, who has "no nice manners" at all, goes with his brother, Twinkleberry, and their many squirrel cousins to hunt for nuts on Owl Island.Twinkleberry and the cousins politely request permission from Old Brown, the resident owl, and bring him gifts to express their appreciation as they eagerly gather nuts on several trips. But Nutkin will have none of this. Instead, he rudely poses silly riddles for the owl to solve. Old Brown appears to be totally indifferent, but his anger is rising. Little readers will enjoy learning how Old Brown takes his revenged and what becomes of Squirrel Nutkin!

The Tailor of Gloucester

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 December 1967

When the tailor becomes sick and cannot finish the waistcoat for the Mayor, the mice finish it for him.

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 September 1904

When Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated "The Tale of Peter Rabbit, " she had little idea how popular this story and the 22 which followed it would immediately become. Each of the 23 "Tales" has reprinted over 100 times, and in the 80 or so years since their initial publication, much of the delicate brushwork and detail has disappeared from the pictures.

To remedy this, Frederick Warne has located Beatrix Potter's original artwork, and photographed it to produce these wonderful new edition of her stories. Thanks to modern printing techniques, her illustrations appear just as freshly as when they were first painted, and confirm Beatrix Potter's place as the most celebrated children's artist of the century.

Tale of Two Bad Mice

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1904

A doll's house is the delightful setting for this most hilarious tale.

One day, when the house is empty, those two bad mice, Tom Thumb and his wife, Hunca Munca, make themselves at home, only to find that the delicious looking ham that they were planning to devour is made of plaster, and the fish is glued to the plate!

How they deal with this unexpected situation, and what happens when the house's occupants unexpectedly return, make for a surprising ending.

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 December 1973

Lucie visits the laundry of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a hedgehog, and finds her lost handkerchiefs.

The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1906

A frog fishing from his lily pad boat doesn't catch any fish, but one catches him.

The Tale of Tom Kitten

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1907

In addition to being naughty and losing their company clothes, Tom and his two sisters indulge in rowdy behavior when they are sent upstairs as punishment.

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1908

Searching for a convenient nesting-place, befuddled Jemima Puddle-Duck chooses a fox's den.

The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1909

When Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated "The Tale of Peter Rabbit, " she had little idea how popular this story and the 22 which followed it would immediately become. Each of the 23 "Tales" has reprinted over 100 times, and in the 80 or so years since their initial publication, much of the delicate brushwork and detail has disappeared from the pictures.

To remedy this, Frederick Warne has located Beatrix Potter's original artwork, and photographed it to produce these wonderful new edition of her stories. Thanks to modern printing techniques, her illustrations appear just as freshly as when they were first painted, and confirm Beatrix Potter's place as the most celebrated children's artist of the century.

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1910

The story of a little mouse's funny house, the visitors she has there, and how she finally rids herself of the untidy, messy ones.

The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1911

An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk.

The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse

by Beatrix Potter

Published 27 October 1983

Johnny Town-mouse was born in a cupboard. Timmy Willie was born in a garden. Timmy Willie was a little country mouse who went to town by mistake in a hamper. The gardener sent vegetables to town once a week by carrier; he packed them in a big hamper.

Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, and natural scientist. Her imaginative children's books feature many natural animals that can be found in the British countryside. She is credited with preserving much of the land that now comprises the Lake District National Park. Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit story is among the most popular children's stories worldwide.

The Tale of Mr. Tod

by Beatrix Potter

Published 1 January 1963

When Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated "The Tale of Peter Rabbit, " she had little idea how popular this story and the 22 which followed it would immediately become. Each of the 23 "Tales" has reprinted over 100 times, and in the 80 or so years since their initial publication, much of the delicate brushwork and detail has disappeared from the pictures. To remedy this, Frederick Warne has located Beatrix Potter's original artwork, and photographed it to produce these wonderful new edition of her stories. Thanks to modern printing techniques, her illustrations appear just as freshly as when they were first painted, and confirm Beatrix Potter's place as the most celebrated children's artist of the century.

The Tale of Pigling Bland

by Beatrix Potter

Published 29 November 1984

When Aunt Pettitoes sent Pigling Bland to market he encountered a very charming little girl pig.

The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or, The Roly Poly Pudding

by Beatrix Potter

Published 28 March 1985

A little kitten gets lost and his mother and cousin find him made up into a roly-poly pudding.

The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan

by Beatrix Potter

Published 31 May 1984

A pussycat has a very unusual tea party for a little dog.

The Tale of Ginger and Pickles

by Beatrix Potter

Published 31 May 1984

Ginger, a yellow tom-cat, and Pickles, a terrier, run a very popular general store but soon run into trouble because they give everyone unlimited credit.

The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit

by Beatrix Potter

Published March 1978

When Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated "The Tale of Peter Rabbit, " she had little idea how popular this story and the 22 which followed it would immediately become. Each of the 23 "Tales" has reprinted over 100 times, and in the 80 or so years since their initial publication, much of the delicate brushwork and detail has disappeared from the pictures. To remedy this, Frederick Warne has located Beatrix Potter's original artwork, and photographed it to produce these wonderful new edition of her stories. Thanks to modern printing techniques, her illustrations appear just as freshly as when they were first painted, and confirm Beatrix Potter's place as the most celebrated children's artist of the century.

The Story of Miss Moppet

by Beatrix Potter

Published May 1976

A mouse always seems to get the best of a kitten named Miss Moppet.