by Beatrix Potter · Frederick Warne Publishers Ltd · tapa dura · ISBN 9780723242956
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«The Tale of Peter Rabbit» is the classic children's story by Beatrix Potter, published by Frederick Warne in hardback (32 pages, in English).
Peter, a mischievous rabbit, disobeys his mother and enters Mr. McGregor's garden, where he feasts on vegetables until the farmer discovers him. He loses his blue jacket during the chase and has to run home to avoid being caught, while his obedient sisters stay out of danger.
The work belongs to The World of Beatrix Potter series, of which it is the first title; it was originally published in 1902 and the cover identifies it as an original and authorized edition.
For children aged 2 to 6 and for those seeking Beatrix Potter's classic children's stories.
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.
