The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Author Beatrix Potter

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Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were—
Flopsy,
Mopsy,
Cotton-tail,
and Peter.

The classic children's book, originally published in 1902 in hardcover, is now available in a paperback format—perfect for the youngest readers! The text and illustrations of the classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, loved by children around the world for generations, appear in full. Large, easy-to-read text makes this perfect for storytime and bedtime, and the classic story is sure to be a favorite.

$6.99

February 1, 1992

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Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866, at No. 2, Bolton Gardens, Kensington, London. Beatrix Potter discovered her love of nature on annual summer holidays in Scotland and the Lake District. On September 4, 1893, Beatrix sat down to write a picture letter to Noel Moore, the five-year-old son of her ex-governess, all about a naughty rabbit called Peter. Noel was ill in bed and so Beatrix wrote to him: "My dear Noel, I don't know what to write to you, so I shall tell you a story about four little rabbits. . . . " Some years later, Beatrix thought of publishing the story as a book. She rewrote it into an exercise book and sent it to…