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The Tale of Peter Rabbit (adapted from the original): Adapted from the original
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit (adapted from the original): Adapted from the original (Beatrix Potter First Stories) Hardback - 2003

by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter's classic tales have been loved by generations of children. These new, simplified adaptations include Beatrix Potter's original artwork and shortened stories appropriate for children of toddler age to those just learning to read on their own. These handsome, affordable editions are the perfect introduction to some of the greatest tales in children's literature.

Adapted from the original tales by Beatrix Potter.


About this book

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. The story follows Peter Rabbit, a mischievous and disobedient young rabbit, as he ventures into the garden of farmer Mr. McGregor. The tale was written for five-year-old Noel Moore, son of Potter's former governess, in 1893. It was revised and privately printed by Potter in 1901 after several publishers' rejections but was printed in a trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1902. 

From the publisher

Follow the story of naughty Peter Rabbit as he squeezes under the gate in Mr McGregor's garden and finds himself in all kinds of trouble. This is a simple version of the classic tale, and is one of four books in the series.

First line

This is Peter Rabbit.

First Edition Identification

Potter's book was initially rejected by publishers, who were looking for color illustrations. Resisting that idea, Potter paid for 250 copies to be printed at her own expense, which she distributed to family and friends in 1901 and shortly needed to print another 200 copies. 

Frederick Warne & Co reached out to the author (although they were one of the initial rejectors) asking if she would cut some illustrations and add colors - and eventually, a contract was agreed upon. The first 8,000 copies of the trade edition sold out before printing, and by the end of 1902 28,000 copies were in print; a 
year after the first commercial publication there were 56,470 copies in print.

Of the first printing, first edition run there were 2,000 deluxe editions bound in either green or yellow cloth. The rest were bound in brown board.  

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  • Title The Tale of Peter Rabbit (adapted from the original): Adapted from the original (Beatrix Potter First Stories)
  • Author Beatrix Potter
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition New edition
  • Pages 32
  • Language EN
  • Publisher Warne
  • Date May 26, 2003
  • ISBN 9780723247173
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