by Beatrix Potter · Golden Books · tapa dura · ISBN 9780307030719
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«The Tale of Peter Rabbit» is the classic children's story by Beatrix Potter, published by Golden Books in hardcover (24 pages, in English).
Mrs. Rabbit warns her children not to enter Mr. McGregor's garden, but Peter Rabbit disobeys, slips under the gate and discovers that the garden hides both vegetables and dangers. Chased by the farmer, the little rabbit will have to find a way to get home safely. The tale, with illustrations by Cyndy Szekeres, shows the consequences of curiosity.
This edition illustrated by Cyndy Szekeres belongs to the Little Golden Book collection and opens the The World of Beatrix Potter series. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was originally published in 1902.
Recommended for children aged 2 to 5, it serves as a first introduction to children's classics.
Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter, was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck and The Tale of Tom Kitten, have sold more than 250 million copies. An entrepreneur, Potter was a pioneer of character merchandising. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character.
