Publisher's Synopsis
The beloved tales of Peter Rabbit are celebrated in this full-color classic edition that features never-before-seen original art and a newly designed format. New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore brings the adventure-filled world of the beloved bunny and friends to life with original illustrations, masterfully reproduced using the most advanced digital imaging technology. The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit includes full color art on every spread and a beautiful 46-inch, 4-panel gatefold. This classic collection includes four additional Beatrix Potter's classics, including The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Two Bad Mice, and The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies. Along with the magnificent gatefold, captivating artwork and excellent price point, these stories are an incredible value and are sure to fly off of the shelves this holiday season Originally published in 1902, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was Beatrix Potter's first book. Over the years, this title sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Peter Rabbit appeared in several other Beatrix Potter tales throughout the early 1900s. Both as separate titles and combined stories, these tales have been published, reprinted and cherished for over 100 years, and the series has sold more than 151 million copies in 35 languages. However, never before have the tales of Peter Rabbit and other Beatrix Potter classics been published toegether in such high quality, original artwork, capturing the essence of adventure, mischief, and lessons learned by the beloved characters featured. World-renowned illustrator Charles Santore brings the characters to life as they scurry through Mr. McGregor's garden, face capture by a cat, get kidnapped by notorious badger Tommy Brock and save their fellow bunnies from other trials. These adventure-filled tales also teach valuable lessons and continue to be treasured by all generations. The continued popularity and value of these tales make them bookshelf staples for every child, and now the most cherished stories are available together in one beautiful hardcover edition
