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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.
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