The World of Peter Rabbit (The Original Peter Rabbit, Books 1-23, Presentation Box) [Box set] [Hardcover]

Beatrix Potter (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This is a beautiful gift box containing all 23 Original "Peter Rabbit Books". Loved the world over for a century each little book takes you deep into the English countryside as you become familiar with Beatrix Potter's famous and (mostly!) lovable characters, from naughty Peter Rabbit himself, to tidy Mrs Tittlemouse and unlucky Jeremy Fisher. Each tale with its soft water-colour artwork will delight and charm adults and children alike. Which is your favourite? The 23 Tales of this title include: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; "The Tailor of Gloucester"; "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; "The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; "The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan"; "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; "The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit"; "The Story of Miss Moppet"; "The Tale of Tom Kitten"; "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; "The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or the Roly-Poly Pudding"; "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies"; "The Tale of Ginger and Pickles"; "The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"; "The Tale of Mr. Tod"; "The Tale of Pigling Bland"; "Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes"; "The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse"; "Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes"; and, "The Tale of Little Pig Robinson".

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). Her passion for the natural world lay behind the creation of her famous little books. A particular source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1072 pages
• Publisher: Warne (May 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0723257639
• ISBN-13: 978-0723257639
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 5.2 x 6.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Rabbits

More About the Author

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943)was a writer and illustrator. The Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist was a particular source of her inspiration, and her passion for the natural world lay behind the creation of her famous little books.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful set, wonderful story., December 11, 2006

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A. Woodley "Patroness, Janeites, the Austen list" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World of Peter Rabbit (The Original Peter Rabbit, Books 1-23, Presentation Box) (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful little box set and ideal for new readers. Beatrix Potter stories vary in their quality of writing, but all are just wonderfully and whimsically illustrated. Lovely to have them all in their individual books rather than the large collected volume that we have been using at home. As another reader noted, this is great for little hands, but watch out they are easy to lose!

the stories are lovely, most people will know the story of Peter Rabbit and probably Jemima Puddleduck. There are some absolutely wonderful stories in this collection and you will really enjoy getting to know them with your children. The tale of Samuel Whiskers, Two Bad Mice, and Ginger and Pickles are particular favourites of my 3 and 4 year olds. As some characters turn up in other stories, it is a wonderful world for them to inhabit and identify with.

there may be some worries that, as they are 100 years old or so, some things in them are particular to the time and may not be easily explained - but why should this matter? Worlds are full of strange and wonderful things - of imperial measurements, strange rhymes and odd jobs. Of self-fitting candles and pounds, shilling and pence.

The characters are wonderful and the stories fun - beautifully illustrated too. I would also take this chance to highly recommend the animated dvd and videos of these stories, these are near perfect renditions of the stories and are great for the children to add to the experience - they have Niamh Cusack as Beatrix Potter part narrator.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Splendid, September 27, 2006

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A. Smith (MN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World of Peter Rabbit (The Original Peter Rabbit, Books 1-23, Presentation Box) (Hardcover)

The 23 original tales by Beatrix Potter comes in a sturdy presentation box. All 23 tales are of the original art work and are beautifully made. The books are small for little hands (just the way Beatrix Potter wanted them). The stories are classic and completely timless and brings backs many memories of childhood. They are perfect for adults and their little ones.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INSTINCT PURCHASING, May 12, 2007

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Tarek Akhtar (Montreal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The World of Peter Rabbit (The Original Peter Rabbit, Books 1-23, Presentation Box) (Hardcover)

I'm a young adult, and I had most of the collection as a kid.

I was perusing amazon, just for fun, and saw this set for a hundred bucks... I showed my sister....she encouraged the purchase...and I bought it. I'm in college, so a hundred bucks is like a thousand. It's a GREAT BUY, no doubt; this is a timeless collection, and this edition is a step up than the previous.

No regrets. Keeping it for my own kids.