The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

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The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
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THE ADVENTURES OF PETER COTTONTAIL - By Thornton W. Burgess - Author of "The Adventures of Reddy Fox" "Old Mother West Wind," etc.

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THE ADVENTURES OF PETER COTTONTAIL

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I. PETER RABBIT DECIDES TO CHANGE HIS NAME

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II. PETER FINDS A NAME

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III. THERE'S NOTHING LIKE THE OLD NAME AFTER ALL

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Description

In a bright meadow where breezes hum and birds sing, a little rabbit named Peter feels a pang of disappointment over his ordinary name. He spends a restless morning mulling over why “Peter Rabbit” seems so plain, while the world around him bursts with color and possibility. A curious visit from Jimmy Skunk sparks a simple but profound idea: perhaps a name can be chosen, not simply inherited.

Encouraged by Jimmy’s rhyme‑filled wisdom, Peter sets off to find a name that feels right, sharing his dilemma with the friendly creatures of the forest. Their playful chatter and a sudden, unexpected greeting from a soaring buzzard lead him to a hopeful new moniker that feels as light as the spring air. As Peter decides to shed his old label, listeners are invited to join his gentle adventure of self‑discovery, learning that identity grows as we choose to live it.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (83K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Release date

2014-09-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

A beloved storyteller of the natural world, he turned forests, meadows, and marshes into lively neighborhoods where animal characters taught gentle lessons about kindness, caution, and curiosity. His books helped generations of young readers see wildlife with affection and respect.

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