The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
From Amazon.com:The quintessential cautionary tale, Peter Rabbit warns naughty children about the grave consequences of misbehaving. When Mrs. Rabbit beseeches her four furry children not to go into Mr. McGregor's garden, the impish Peter naturally takes this as an open invitation to create mischief. He quickly gets in over his head, when he is spotted by farmer McGregor himself. Any child with a spark of sass will find Peter's adventures remarkably familiar. And they'll see in Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail that bane of their existence: the "good" sibling who always does the right thing. One earns bread and milk and blackberries for supper, while the obstinate folly of the other warrants medicine and an early bedtime.
Beatrix Potter's animal stories have been a joy to generations of young readers. Her warm, playful illustrations in soft colors invite children into the world of words and flights of fancy. Once there, she gently and humorously guides readers along the path of righteousness, leaving just enough room for children to wonder if that incorrigible Peter will be back in McGregor's garden tomorrow.
Author & illustrator
Author: Beatrix Potter
The author is also the illustrator.
Topics from the book:
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Units, Activities, and Resources for The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Kinder Days: Rowing Peter Rabbit
History and Original Artwork
From the Victoria and Albert Museum
Delightful Learning: Rowing Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit Unit Study & Lapbook Printables
From Homeschool Share
Free Online Version of Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit Activities
From the official site, keep little bunnies busy with this great selection of fun activities.
Peter Rabbit Character Play Games
Games, apps, activity sheets, and eBooks
Why are we featuring this book?
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a book featured in Five in a Row, a literature-based unit study curriculum. Many families use FIAR for all but the grammar/reading and math, and others use it in conjunction with other resources. Above is information about the author and illustrator, story summaries, and links to lesson plans and websites that are great go-alongs for The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Please note that these resources are meant to complement, not replace, the Five in a Row units. The Five in a Row volumes are inexpensive and well worth the investment.
