The tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

First published in 1902, this handsome 120th anniversary edition of the first of the beloved Peter Rabbit tales will be welcomed by collectors and fans alike. The image of Peter Rabbit in his familiar blue jacket stands out again a gold embossed cover and is a very appealing introduction to young children.

Many readers will be familiar with The tale of Peter Rabbit and the small books about this feisty little rabbit in his blue jacket probably has been hoarded by grandparents like me, and handed down to another generation. It is a treat to see the 120th birthday edition of the The tale of Peter Rabbit in a large format, with an engaging gold foil cover and the original illustrations and text. It should prove to be perfect for adults to hold up and read aloud to a class or to read to siblings in a family.

Peter Rabbit is naughty, creeping into Mr. McGregor’s garden, and his adventures will have readers glued to the page, and listeners holding their breath. Young children are sure to love the iconic illustrations that have made this story so popular – and will have fun comparing them to the popular TV presentation with which they may be familiar.

There are many more stories about Peter Rabbit including A Christmas wish and all are sure to be enjoyed by children today. This version is gorgeous and will prove to be a keeper for many families.

Themes: Rabbits, Classics.

Pat Pledger