Dear Peter Rabbit

by Alma Flor Ada

Published 1 March 1994
When Peter Rabbit is invited to a housewarming party by one of the Three Little Pigs, a behind-the-scenes adventure begins to unfold. This collection of previously unseen letters from the land of make-believe offers us a rare and fresh glimpse into the lives of well-loved characters. Along the way, Goldilocks makes a much happier return visit to the Bears' house, finds Peter Rabbit's lost jacket, and befriends Little Red Riding Hood. This delightful tale of interconnecting friendships, written by Alma Flor Ada and enhanced by Leslie Tryon's detailed and engaging pictures, is sure to warm the hearts of young and old alike.

Here's a new story from the Hidden Forest. The familiar cast of best-loved children's book characters -- Goldilocks, Peter Rabbit, Little Red Riding Hood, and friends -- are all set to have a housewarming party for their new neighbors, the Three Little Pigs. But will they be able to avert Wolfy Lupus and Fer O'Cious's sinister plot to foil their plans? The letters that these characters send to one another and the marvelous details of Leslie Tryon's illustrations will transport children to the magically clever world of the Hidden Forest, where familiar storybook characters meet, frolic, and come to life.