
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
Publisher: Frederick Warne
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)
Overview
The World of Peter Rabbit gathers all 23 of Beatrix Potter's original tales into one beautifully presented hardback set. First published by Frederick Warne, these pocket-sized classics follow Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and their fellow woodland friends through gardens, kitchens, and country lanes. Each little hardback keeps Potter's original watercolor illustrations and gentle narration intact, making the set a wonderful introduction to classic children's literature. Perfect for family bookshelves, nursery collections, and read-aloud bedtime routines, this complete 23-book collection is a lasting keepsake that has charmed generations of young readers and the grown-ups who love them.
About the Books
Beatrix Potter began the series in 1902 with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, the mischievous story of a rabbit who sneaks into Mr. McGregor's garden. Over the following two decades she expanded the world with 22 further tales, introducing an unforgettable cast: Squirrel Nutkin, the Tailor of Gloucester, Benjamin Bunny, the mischievous Two Bad Mice, gentle Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and the ever-anxious Mr. Jeremy Fisher, among many others. Two nursery rhyme collections, Appley Dapply's and Cecily Parsley's, round out the set with playful verse. Each tale is short enough for a single sitting yet rich with detail, following animal characters who get into scrapes, learn lessons, and find their way home. Potter illustrated every story herself, drawing from real animals and the Lake District countryside she loved, and her watercolors remain instantly recognizable more than a century later. This hardback collection reproduces the tales in their classic small-format editions, true to the size and style Potter originally intended for young hands. Together the 23 stories form one of the most enduring bodies of work in children's publishing, praised for their economy of language, dry wit, and quietly moral undertones. Whether read one at a time before bed or worked through as a full collection, these tales introduce children to storytelling craftsmanship that has never gone out of print since it first appeared.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Tale of Peter Rabbit — Mischievous Peter sneaks into Mr. McGregor's garden and narrowly escapes trouble.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin — Nutkin's teasing riddles push Old Brown the owl to his limit.
The Tailor of Gloucester — A poor tailor's Christmas coat is finished overnight with help from tiny friends.
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny — Benjamin returns to McGregor's garden with cousin Peter to retrieve lost clothes.
The Tale of Two Bad Mice — Two dolls'-house mice wreak havoc after finding the food is fake.
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle — A hedgehog washerwoman returns lost clothing to the animals of the fell.
The Tale of The Pie and The Patty-Pan — A cat and dog's tea party is complicated by a missing pie.
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher — A frog's fishing trip along the pond turns into a narrow escape.
The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit — A bold rabbit steals a carrot and pays the price for his mischief.
The Story of Miss Moppet — A kitten's game with a mouse ends in a playful twist.
The Tale of Tom Kitten — Three kittens ruin their best clothes just before a garden party.
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck — A duck's search for a safe nesting spot leads her to a cunning fox.
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding — A kitten is nearly baked into a pudding by two resourceful rats.
The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies — Sleepy young rabbits are gathered up by Mr. McGregor after napping in his garden.
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles — A cat and dog run a village shop that gives too much credit.
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 trapped in a tree hollow by jealous neighbors.
The Tale of Mr. Tod — A tense standoff unfolds between a badger and a fox over a stolen den.
The Tale of Pigling Bland — Two pigs journey to market and narrowly escape a cunning fox.
Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes — A short collection of Potter's original nursery verses starring familiar animal characters.
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 verses featuring rabbits and other Potter favorites.
The Tale of Little Pig Robinson — A young pig's seafaring journey leads him far from home.
About the Author
Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, and naturalist best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published in 1902. Raised in London with a passion for natural history, she developed her storytelling and watercolor skills by sketching animals from childhood. Potter went on to write and illustrate 23 small-format tales for Frederick Warne, blending closely observed nature studies with imaginative animal characters. Later in life she became a devoted conservationist in England's Lake District, using her book royalties to purchase and preserve farmland. Her work remains one of the best-selling series in children's publishing history.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete 23-book set brings every original Peter Rabbit tale together in one gift-ready hardback collection. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday present, baby shower gift, or classroom library addition, it offers short, satisfying stories ideal for read-aloud bedtime routines or early independent reading, all wrapped in Potter's timeless watercolor illustrations.
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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