Synopsis
A daring little rabbit with a taste for lettuce discovers the dangers of excursions into Mr. McGregor's garden. Read by Meryl Streep.
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Review
Youngsters love the naughty rabbit who is always getting into scrapes and the beautiful but simple illustrations are timeless masterpieces (Natasha Harding Sun online 2009-12-03)
About the Author
Beatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902) she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs Tiggy-winkle, Mr Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten. Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood.A source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist.
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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Picture Book Studio Audio, 1993
ISBN 10: 0887082971
ISBN 13: 9780887082979
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Boxed. Condition: Near Fine. David Jorgensen (illustrator). First Thus. book and cassette tape in publisher's pictorial box. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book. Seller Inventory # 0824102
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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ISBN 13: 9780887082979
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. David Jorgensen (illustrator). 1st edition. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Published by Rabbit Ear Books, Rowayton, CT, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. Slipcase. Size 32mo (up to 5'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 36 pgs + cassette. ISBN 0887082971. LCCN 92-36655. The quintessential cautionary tale, warning naughty children about the grave consequences of misbehaving. When Mrs. Rabbit beseeches her four 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. With narration by actress Meryl Streep, original music by Lyle Mays, and illustrations by David Jorgensen. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24899. book. Seller Inventory # 24899
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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ISBN 13: 9780887082979
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Condition: Fair. David Jorgensen (illustrator). Acceptable condition. No date stated. Later edition. Reading copy only. Lacking backstrip. Boards detached, but present. Gifter's inscription on front endpage. (childrens, classics, folktales, animals). Seller Inventory # A04OS-00251