Common Sense Media Review
Beatrix Potter's first and one of her best.
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What's the Story?
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.
Is It Any Good?
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.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
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 think Peter learned his lesson after he went into the garden?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Beatrix Potter
- Genre : Picture Book
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Penguin Group
- Publication date : January 1, 1902
- Number of pages : 59
- Last updated : May 12, 2021
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