The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Few stories have hopped so far into the hearts of readers. First published in 1902, Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' follows one mischievous young rabbit into Mr. McGregor's garden — where the lettuces are tempting, the gooseberry nets are treacherous, and a runaway jacket hangs on a scarecrow. This edition presents the complete, unabridged original text, exactly as Potter wrote it, accompanied by a fresh modern introduction tracing the story's journey from a handwritten picture letter to a worldwide classic, along with reader's notes illuminating the Victorian nursery world, Potter's naturalist's eye, and the book's remarkable publishing history. Whether you are revisiting a childhood favorite or sharing it with a new generation, this volume invites you to slow down and savor every carefully chosen word. Charming, suspenseful, and quietly wise, Peter's adventure endures because it respects its young readers — and rewards them. Part of The Founding Texts Library.