
In a quiet meadow beneath a towering fir, a mother rabbit tends to her four young ones—Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton‑tail, and the adventurous Peter. She sends the well‑behaved siblings out to gather blackberries while sternly warning them to stay clear of the dreaded Mr. McGregor’s garden, where their father met an unfortunate fate. The scene is set with gentle charm, inviting listeners into the bucolic world of rabbit families and the rustle of the countryside.
Peter, however, can’t resist the lure of the garden’s crisp lettuces and sweet carrots. He slips through the gate and begins a frantic feast, only to be spotted by the vigilant gardener brandishing a rake. A wild chase ensues, with Peter darting through rows of cabbages, tumbling into a net, and narrowly escaping a looming tool shed. The tension builds as he struggles to find his way out, his heart pounding and his blue jacket trailing behind him.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (211K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charles Keller for Tina using OmniPage Professional OCR software donated by Caere Corporation
Release date
1996-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1943
Beloved for creating Peter Rabbit and a whole cast of memorable animals, she paired gentle humor with beautifully observed illustrations. Her stories still feel fresh because they come from a real love of nature, country life, and the mischievous side of childhood.
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