The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Potter) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "ONE MORNING a little rabbit sat on a bank..." (more)
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Product Description

To celebrate Peter's birthday, Frederick Warne is publishing new editions of all 23 of Potter's original tales, which take the very first printings of Potter's works as their guide. The aim of these editions is to be as close as possible to Beatrix Potter's intentions while benefiting from modern printing and design techniques.

The colors and details of the watercolors in the volumes are reproduced more accurately than ever before, and it has now been possible to disguise damage that has affected the artwork over the years. Most notably, The Tale of Peter Rabbit restores six of Potter's original illustrations. Four were sacrificed in 1903 to make space for illustrated endpapers, and two have never been used before. Of course, Beatrix Potter created many memorable children's characters, including Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck and Jeremy Fisher. But whatever the tale, both children and adults alike can be delighted by the artistry in Potter's illustrations, while they also enjoy a very good read. Because they have always been completely true to a child's experience, Potter's 23 books continue to endure.

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This story is about two mischievous rabbits, Peter and Benjamin and how they cannot keep themselves out of trouble. Children will love the durable, shaped board book telling THE TALE OF BENJAMIN BUNNY. This story is the retold from the original edition of Benjamin Bunny written by Beatrix Potter and is guaranteed to hold your children's attention. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 59 pages
• Publisher: Warne (September 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0723247730
• ISBN-13: 978-0723247739
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #232,464 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Benjamin Bunny, April 27, 2000

By	Shelly Richardson (Van Wert, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Beatrix Potter's Shaped Board Books) (Board book)

My 2 year old loves this story she calls it, the bunny's friend book. She enjoys this story more than Peter Rabbit. I think that the story is more eventful than Peter Rabit; and it is nice that the bunnies get to finish their adventure. I have read hundreds of stories to my daughter and we both find this one enjoyable my 5 month old also seems to enjoy it. She likes the colorful pictures. I guess you could say that everyone is happy when this story is chosen. If you like Peter Rabbit you'll like Benjamin Bunny.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The original books restored and presented in a child-sized book for everyone to enjoy, October 20, 2005

By	A Reader (MD,US) - See all my reviews

My son thoroughly enjoys this series. "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" is a particularly good story to read after the child becomes familiar with "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," which sets up this story of Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit's visit to Mr. McGreggor's garden. The story itself is told in the same charming prose, using appropriate words that many of today's readers tend to avoid because they appear "too difficult." The series published by Frederick Warne, in particular, had the vision to size the book perfectly for small hands, allowing even the youngest "readers" to enjoy the story, whether it is read, or whether one studies the many delightful, detailed images that fit the text so well. I highly recommend this book, as well as the rest of the Beatrix Potter series published by Frederick Warne.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the tale of benjamin bunny, December 16, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Potter 23 Tales) (Hardcover)

This book is very easy to like and it makes yo want to read more. It talks about how he lost his clothes and much more if you wat to find out then you better read it.