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The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Press and Play Storybook (Charles Santore Children's Classics)

Charles Santore Children's Classics Series

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What’s inside...

Beatrix Potter’s timeless story follows Peter Rabbit, an adventurous young bunny who ignores his mother’s warning and sneaks into Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden. After a hearty feast, Peter is spotted by the irate gardener and embarks on a frantic dash to escape. Losing his shoes and jacket along the way, Peter finally slips under the garden gate and returns home—tired, frightened, and wiser. Illustrated by Charles Santore and packaged with press-out play pieces, this edition invites children to read and re-create Peter’s lively escapade in the English countryside.
Series reading

Non-Sequential

Age

3-7

Length

40 pages, Hardcover

Text complexity

Character compass

Peter Rabbit
Mrs. Rabbit
Mr. Mcgregor

Discussion points

Why did Peter ignore his mother’s warning?
How did Peter feel when Mr. McGregor chased him?
What could Peter have done differently?
How do you feel when you make a mistake?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out scenes with the press-out pieces to explore emotions.
Encourage children to design their own safe garden rules.

Key lessons

Example Lesson: Obedience and safety
Explanation: Peter’s disobedience leads to real danger.
Real-World Application: Children learn to respect household and community rules.
Example Lesson: Consequences of choices
Explanation: Lost clothes and missed supper follow Peter’s actions.
Real-World Application: Kids connect actions with positive or negative outcomes.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fear
Explanation: Peter perseveres to escape the garden.
Real-World Application: Promotes resilience when children face new challenges.
Example Lesson: Comfort of family
Explanation: Mrs. Rabbit lovingly nurses Peter afterward.
Real-World Application: Shows children they can seek help after mistakes.

The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Press and Play Storybook (Charles Santore Children's Classics) by Beatrix Potter