
Titles in This Set
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
The Tailor of Gloucester
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
The Tale of Two Bad Mice
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
The Tale of The Pie and The Patty-Pan
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit
The Story of Miss Moppet
The Tale of Tom Kitten
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding
The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
The Tale of Mr. Tod
The Tale of Pigling Bland
Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes
The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes
The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780723275923
Publisher: Frederick Warne
Age Range: Ages 3-6 (Preschool-Grade 1)
Overview
The World of Peter Rabbit gathers all 23 of Beatrix Potter's original tales in one collectible hardback box set. Each little book keeps its classic trim size and iconic white jacket, just as it has looked for generations of readers. From Peter's mischief in Mr. McGregor's garden to Jemima Puddle-Duck's countryside wanderings, this set introduces young children to the gentle stories, hand-painted illustrations, and quiet moral charm that made Potter one of the most enduring names in children's literature. A wonderful first library for toddlers and preschoolers, and a nostalgic treasure for the grown-ups reading alongside them.
About the Book
Beatrix Potter began publishing her tiny illustrated tales in 1902 with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and continued crafting new stories for over three decades. This box set brings together all 23 of those original works exactly as Potter conceived them: pocket-sized hardbacks with her own delicate watercolor illustrations on nearly every page. The stories follow a lively cast of animal characters, Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, and many more, through the English countryside, gardens, and farmyards that Potter knew and loved from her own life in the Lake District. Each tale is brief enough for a single sitting, making the set ideal for very young children just discovering storytime, while the recurring cast and shared world reward older children who want to read straight through the collection in order. Beyond Peter Rabbit's famous garden escapade, the set includes quieter, lesser-known stories like The Tailor of Gloucester and two nursery rhyme collections, giving readers a fuller picture of Potter's range as both storyteller and illustrator. Packaged in a sturdy display box, the set is built for repeated handling by small hands while still looking handsome on a nursery shelf. Because the stories were written and illustrated by Potter over many years, small differences in tone and pacing exist across the collection, but the throughline of gentle humor, natural detail, and light moral lessons remains constant. It is a set designed to be read aloud at bedtime, given as a milestone gift, or simply kept as a beautifully presented piece of literary history for the whole family to enjoy for years to come.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Tale of Peter Rabbit — Peter sneaks into Mr. McGregor's garden and must escape after eating too many vegetables.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin — Cheeky Nutkin taunts old Mr. Brown the owl until his teasing catches up with him.
The Tailor of Gloucester — A struggling tailor is helped overnight by a team of grateful mice before Christmas.
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny — Benjamin and cousin Peter sneak back into the garden to retrieve Peter's lost clothes.
The Tale of Two Bad Mice — Two dollhouse mice wreak havoc when they discover the food inside is fake.
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle — A hedgehog washerwoman irons and cleans for the animals of the fells.
The Tale of The Pie and The Patty-Pan — A cat and dog's dinner party is complicated by a missing patty-pan.
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher — A frog's fishing trip along the pond turns into a series of near misses.
The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit — A brief, wordless-style cautionary tale about a badly behaved rabbit.
The Story of Miss Moppet — A kitten's game with a mouse turns into a lesson in cleverness.
The Tale of Tom Kitten — Three kittens ruin their best clothes just before their mother's tea party.
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck — A duck's search for a safe nesting spot leads her into danger from a foxy gentleman.
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding — Tom Kitten is nearly baked into a pudding by two scheming rats.
The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies — Peter and Benjamin's growing families fall asleep in a farmer's garden after a feast.
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles — A cat and dog run a village shop where customers rarely pay their bills.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse — A tidy wood mouse struggles to keep unwanted visitors out of her burrow.
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes — A squirrel is mistaken for a nut-thief and must prove his innocence.
The Tale of Mr. Tod — A tense standoff between a badger and a fox unfolds over a stolen den.
The Tale of Pigling Bland — A young pig sets off on a journey to market and finds an unexpected companion.
Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes — A short collection of Potter's original animal-themed nursery verses.
The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse — A country mouse and a town mouse compare the merits of their very different lives.
Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes — A second set of playful rhymes featuring Potter's familiar animal characters.
The Tale of Little Pig Robinson — A pig's seafaring adventure ends with him settling on a faraway island.
About the Author
Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit, first published in 1902. A keen observer of the natural world from childhood, Potter combined her scientific studies of plants and animals with detailed watercolor illustration to create a body of work that has remained continuously in print for well over a century. She went on to write and illustrate over twenty further tales featuring the animal characters of the English countryside, and later became a dedicated conservationist, using proceeds from her books to preserve large areas of England's Lake District.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete hardback set puts every original Peter Rabbit story in one beautiful box, ready for storytime, a nursery bookshelf, or a thoughtful baby shower or birthday gift. Small hands will love the pocket-sized books, while parents will appreciate a classic collection that never goes out of style.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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