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Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

Beatrix Potter's beloved tales from the world of Peter Rabbit, now available in a beautiful board book box set! Beatrix Potter’s classic tales of adventurous bunnies, fortunate frogs, and two bad little mice have delighted young readers for generations. Explore the world of Peter Rabbit with this treasury of Potter’s cherished stories, featuring charming illustrations of her best-known characters by celebrated New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore. This Board Book Collection Includes: The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, The Classic Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Classic Tale of Two Bad Mice, and The Classic Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies.

2012 marks 110 years since Warne published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In celebration, we are publishing limited editions of twelve classic tales with colorful covers, special endpapers, and notes explaining the history behind each book. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the tale of a mischievous rabbit and his nerve-wracking encounter with Mr. McGregor.

Beatrix Potter's beloved tale of Peter Rabbit is now available in a redesigned gift set, featuring a soft and cuddly Peter Rabbit plush. Read along with this adorable plush Peter Rabbit and follow the mischievous bunny through Mr. McGregor's garden in this adventure-filled story. Delightful bestselling illustrations by award-winning artist Charles Santore capture the spirit of these heartwarming classics. The sturdy board stock will withstand repeated reading and handling, and children will love the rabbit toy, making this the perfect gift for baby showers and Easter baskets. This stunning redesign features vivid new colors that will earn this board book and plush combo a treasured spot in your home for years to come. Charles Santore renowned illustrations have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Paul Revere's Ride, which was named 2004 Children's Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children's Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.

Despite dire warnings from his mother, Peter Rabbit ventures into Mr. McGregor's garden and is lucky to escape with only the loss of his clothes.