I have no idea why this is the most famous and beloved of Beatrix Potter’s stories. It’s certainly never been my favorite. But it is a classic, and quite a good lesson about obeying your mother, so I’d have to say it’s an essential for all children.
Mother rabbit warns her bunnies to stay far from Mr. McGregor’s garden. The little girls, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, obey her and have a lovely day among the blackberries. Peter is quite mischievous however and ventures into the garden where he eats his fill of carrots, french beans and radishes. He does not go undetected however and spends much of the story either running or hiding with Mr. McGregor in hot pursuit.
This is ideally a read aloud for little ones. Parents will appreciate that the story is quite short and the illustrations lovely.
Sex, Nudity, Dating – None.
Profanity – None.
Death, Violence and Gore – Peter’s father had an accident at the McGregors and was put into a pie.
Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking – None.
Frightening or Intense Things – In much of the book, Peter is being chased by Mr. McGregor.
