Publisher's Synopsis
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the timeThe Tale of Peter Rabbit, one of the best-selling children's books of all time, written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, printed privately in 1901 and commercially published in 1902. It centres on the mischievous Peter Rabbit, whose disobedience leads to trouble. The story combines humour and adventure while also featuring a moral lesson, and the text is accompanied by beautiful watercolours. The book introduces Peter Rabbit, who is far more adventurous than his siblings: Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail. Before going to the baker's, their mother warns them to avoid Mr. McGregor's garden, because their father had an "accident" there and ended up in a pie. However, after she leaves, the naughty Peter immediately squeezes under the garden gate to gorge on Mr. McGregor's vegetables, while the others obediently go up the lane to pick blackberries. Mr. McGregor soon spots Peter near the cucumber frame and chases the terrified young rabbit all over the garden, and Peter loses both his shoes and his little blue jacket. After finally locating the gate, Peter returns home frightened but a little wiser. Mrs. Rabbit gives Peter chamomile tea, but, for his good siblings, she produces a supper of bread and milk and blackberries.
