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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit Paperback - 1992

by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter's classic tale of the mischievous little rabbit who hops into trouble in Mr. MacGregor's vegetable garden is lovingly reillustrated by master artist Cyndy Szekeres. Full color.


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

Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were--
Flopsy,
Mopsy,
Cotton-tail,
and Peter. The classic children's book, originally published in 1902 in hardcover, is now available in a paperback format--perfect for the youngest readers! The text and illustrations of the classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, loved by children around the world for generations, appear in full. Large, easy-to-read text makes this perfect for storytime and bedtime, and the classic story is sure to be a favorite.

First line

ONCE upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were-Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.

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.  

Details

  • Title The Tale of Peter Rabbit
  • Author Beatrix Potter
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Warne Frederick & Company, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 1992-02-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780140542950 / 0140542957
  • Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 6.7 x 0.2 in (21.34 x 17.02 x 0.51 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 660
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Citations

  • CBA Retailers, 02/01/2014, Page 18

About the author

Beatrix Potter loved the countryside and spent much of her childhood drawing and studying animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published in 1902, was her first book, expanded from an illustrated letter she had sent to a young friend. Beatrix Potter went on to publish more than 20 tales and collections of rhymes.
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