Ultimate Peter Rabbit [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002 | Grade Level: P and up

Prepare to celebrate a century in print with one of the most visual guides to one of the world's best-loved children's characters. Packed with detailed sketches of Beatrix Potter's best-loved characters, descriptions of each of the 23 "Little Books" she created, and a selection of gorgeous original illustrations, Ultimate Peter Rabbit is the perfect guide for new readers and dedicated fans alike. Generous access to the Potter estate's archives has produced a volume which includes 300 artworks from the books and over 50 specially commissioned photographs of Beatrix Potter's English Lake District home, the inspiration for the bucolic settings of the long-adored children's classics.

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Amazon.com Review

Can you imagine the tale of Peter Rabbit in rhyme? Or if the misbehaving fellow were named Peter Piper instead? In this lavishly illustrated, truly definitive guide to the world's most beloved bunny and his creator, readers discover many of the whys and hows and might-have-beens behind the classic stories by Beatrix Potter. Covering more than 100 years, from the Victorian era of Beatrix's childhood, when the ideas for the stories were percolating, to the present, when computer animators recreate the action in Mr. McGregor's garden, this handsome volume is packed with photos, illustrations, and fascinating tidbits about the author and her time. Meet the children for whom Beatrix Potter wrote many of her stories and learn the tragic love story behind the scenes while the author penned The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. The history of such favorite characters as Mrs. Tittlemouse, Benjamin Bunny, Mr. Tod, and Squirrel Nutkin is explored, and artifacts such as dolls from 1904 and original manuscript pages are presented. For the true fan of any age, this big, gorgeous book will cause a real "flutterment and a scufflement" and possibly even "a loud 'squeak!'" (All ages) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

Marking the centennial of the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Ultimate Peter Rabbit: A Visual Guide to the World of Beatrix Potter by Camilla Hallinan brings together more than 3oo illustrations, original sketches and memorabilia. Although many fans may know the history of the tale's beginnings (as a letter to young bedridden Noel Moore, to entertain and cheer him), they may not be as familiar with Potter's early interest in drawing from nature, especially her pets (rabbits, mice, birds, etc.). The beautifully designed layout evokes a scrapbook and incorporates more than 50 photographs of Potter's English country home.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789485389
• ISBN-13: 978-0789485380
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,295,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW -- get this one if you're a PR fan!, September 5, 2007

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This is one of those amazing DK books where you find something every time you look through it ... we're doing a whole unit on Beatrix Potter and this is a treasure trove of information in a very kid-friendly design!