Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that children today still love this classic story. Sensitive kids may be alarmed when Peter's mother mentions that Mr. McGregor put Peter's father in a pie.
Families can talk about exploring and getting into trouble. Where can you explore safely and where do your parents say you must not go? Do you always listen? Do you think Peter learned his lesson after he went into the garden? Do you think he'll go there again?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Jennifer Gennari
This first story by Beatrix Potter is one of her best. Everyone wants to explore forbidden things, and Peter Rabbit is no different. He sneaks into the garden, and Mr. McGregor chases him until he is quite frightened. Peter Rabbit misses dessert and learns his lesson; yet the tone is not didactic, and his mother is caring.
From The Book
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail, who were good little bunnies, went down the lane to gather blackberries: But Peter, who was very naughty, ran straight to Mr. McGregor's garden, and squeezed under the gate!
Plot Summary:
Despite his mother's warning, Peter Rabbit explores Mr. McGregor's garden. Sure enough, Mr. McGregor chases Peter with a rake. Peter loses his shoes among the potatoes and cabbage, and his jacket gets caught in a gooseberry net.
Frightened and out of breath, Peter finally sees the gate and slips back home. He is put to bed with a dose of chamomile tea while his three well-behaved sisters enjoy blackberries and milk.
Related Books:
More Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes
Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales
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