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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Bestseller: about 45 million copies (estimate)Disobedient young Peter Rabbit slips into Mr. McGregor's garden to eat vegetables, is chased by the farmer and loses his jacket. He escapes home, feels unwell and is put to bed with chamomile tea.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1902
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 28
- Format
- Book 1 of 24 in The World of Beatrix Potter
Read this if you want a gentle classic with small, detailed illustrations to read aloud to a young child.
Skip this if you want a longer story or a modern voice.
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Quick answers about The Tale of Peter Rabbit
- What is The Tale of Peter Rabbit about?
- Disobedient young Peter Rabbit slips into Mr. McGregor's garden to eat vegetables, is chased by the farmer and loses his jacket. He escapes home, feels unwell and is put to bed with chamomile tea.
- Who should read The Tale of Peter Rabbit?
- Read it if you want a gentle classic with small, detailed illustrations to read aloud to a young child. Skip it if you want a longer story or a modern voice.
- How long and how fast is The Tale of Peter Rabbit?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 28 pages, first published in 1902.
- Does The Tale of Peter Rabbit have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Tale of Peter Rabbit for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Tale of Peter Rabbit; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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