If you're wondering where to start when it comes to introducing a young reader to Potter's enchanting characters, this list will help you navigate her expansive, whimsical, and wonderful world.
For nature lovers
Venture back to where it all began with The Tale of Peter Rabbit . Beatrix Potter ’s original beloved classic has been capturing the imaginations of readers young and old for over 120 years. Whether you're reliving the tale many years later or experiencing it for the very first time, you’re in for a tasty treat. Peter Rabbit’s adventures in Mr McGregor’s vegetable garden are the perfect introduction to Potter’s vast, outdoor world of wonder. This new chunky board book format is perfect for little hands.
Young readers will hear all the sounds of the countryside with this storybook. Peter and his sisters are spending the day learning all about nature. From how to tell the difference between male and female blackbirds, to which fruits and vegetables are in season, this interactive picture book brings the wonder of nature to life.
It’s Easter, and Peter Rabbit’s little sister Mopsy is making the most of the beautiful spring day. As she’s hopping through the woods, Mopsy meets some chicks, ducklings, lambs, and more woodland creatures. Eventually, she arrives at the Easter picnic, and to her surprise, there is an extra special guest! This delightful tale is perfect to read aloud together.
If you’re looking for a gift for a Peter Rabbit fan, this beautiful compilation of stories and activities is perfect. Inspired by Beatrix Potter’s original tales, Tales from the Countryside features 24 new stories that include all of Peter’s friends from Jeremy Fisher and Pigling Bland to the crafty Mr Tod. Plus, some of the activities include making your own woolly lamb and constellation spotting.
For bedtime reading
The Bedtime Bunny Hunt is the perfect read to enjoy together before little ones drift off for the night. In this charming book, Peter and his sisters are getting ready for bed but just as they’re about to say goodnight Peter realises something – he can’t find his snuggly toy bunny! The hunt is now on to locate Peter’s friend. Children will love helping Peter find his bunny with the liftable flaps.
The ever-mischievous Peter Rabbit is always coming up with ideas to get chores done quickly and today is no different. Mrs Rabbit has just discovered that her clean washing is covered in muddy pawprints. Knowing he is the culprit Peter offers to help clean them. However, Peter is not content with doing things the traditional way and has the bright idea of a super speedy washing line that will send the washing to Mrs Tiggy-Winkle. Enlisting the help of Squirrel Nutkin, Peter’s plan seems to be going well until the pair go literally head over tail! Young and older fans of Beatrix Potter will enjoy this new series from Rachel Bright and Nicola Kinnear .
For fans of interactive books
Children eager to exercise those little paws will love this pull and play book from the world of Peter Rabbit. Naughty Peter and his cousin Benjamin Bunny are planning to go on a picnic, and there’s nowhere better to get some delicious treats than Mr McGregor’s garden! Follow the mischievous pair as they crawl under the gate, escape from the cat, and finally, settle down to enjoy their picnic.
Peter and all his friends are going to their annual Easter picnic and there are eggs for everyone! Unfortunately, Peter knocks over the basket full of eggs which all roll off. Now he has to go and hunt them down – will Peter find them all and make it back in time for the picnic? Little hands will love lifting the flaps throughout this book as they help Peter with his search.
This enchanting and engaging sticker activity book will help bring the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter to life for the youngest of readers. Your little one will join Peter Rabbit and his woodland friends as they get up to all sorts of fun in a book jam-packed with puzzles, activities, and over 250 stickers! This one is guaranteed to keep young minds occupied and curious for hours and hours – truly, the perfect beginning to Beatrix Potter.
Featuring a soft and adorable finger puppet of Peter Rabbit, little readers can follow Peter as he spots his woodland friends and counts how many he sees. With beautiful line artwork, Finger Puppet Book is a must-have for any baby or toddler's bookshelf and again, is a wonderful starting point for exploring the whimsical world of Beatrix Potter.
For fans of the classics
Meet Peter Rabbit’s equally pesky cousin, Benjamin Bunny. In this treasured story, you’ll read all about Benjamin and Peter’s adventures – or perhaps misadventures is the right word – in Mr McGregor's vegetable garden, and learn what happens to them when they come face-to-face with a cat! And if you think that sounds scary, wait until you read what happens when Old Mr Benjamin Bunny finds out what this troublesome pair have been up to… hop away quickly, boys.
Stroll down memory lane with another Beatrix Potter staple – The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin ; the famous story of a naughty squirrel who loses his tail. Potter’s lively, humorous writing style, accompanied by her enchanting illustrations, really helps bring the natural world to life and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin is a great reminder of her vast creative talents. You’ll join a band of squirrels – naughty Nutkin, his brother, and all their cousins – on their adventure to Owl Island to gather nuts. Hands up if you remember what happens when Old Brown, the terrifying owl guardian, decides he has had enough of Nutkin’s nonsense? Gulp.
Prepare yourself for a charming and enchanting throwback with The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle . Beatrix Potter’s famous hedgehog washerwoman is truly one of the author’s most famous and beloved characters. Her story begins when a child name Lucie stumbles upon Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle’s teeny, humble cottage in the fells of the Lake District. Lucie stays for tea and the pair deliver freshly washed clothes to animals in the neighbourhood (some familiar faces, we should add) – it’s only at the end of the day that Lucie discovers that dear Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is actually a hedgehog! A delightful, touching tale that has truly passed the test of time.
Dive in for the first time, or take another dip; either way, you’re in for an adventure. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher endures as one of Beatrix Potter’s most popular tales. This adventure takes place on a rather treacherous pond and stars the optimistic, accident-prone, yet altogether loveable Mr. Jeremy Fisher the frog. Hold on tight readers young and old because this frog’s fishing adventure is a rather bouncy one! Join this amazing amphibian as he faces slippery setback after slippery setback – including one VERY hungry trout – in this slightly damp tale.
Who remembers the troublesome tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck? Oh, bless poor Jemima; all she wants to do is lay her eggs and be allowed to hatch them herself in peace and quiet. In this tale, loveable Jemima flies off and finds the perfect spot (far from pesky humans!), but unfortunately does not realise the smooth-talking fox who has lent her his woodshed is busy planning a very special meal – and roast duck is on the menu! Luckily the friendly sheepdog is here to help! A charming tale – with plenty of lessons to be learned and relearned along the way – inspired by a real-life duck that lived on Beatrix Potter’s famous farm, Hill Top.
Like your reads with a touch more mischief and naughtiness? Then meet Miss Kitty – we have no doubt that you’ll get along ‘purr-fectly’. The Tale of Kitty Boots has only recently been published; the manuscript was discovered in the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2015 and just like that, a new Beatrix Potter was gifted to the world. Featuring beloved characters like Peter Rabbit and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, you’ll step into the beautiful boots of Miss Kitty and join her on an adventure full of scraps, scrapes, mistaken identities, and vile villains.
There’s no better way to introduce a new reader to Beatrix Potter than with this collection of classic tales. The collection includes The Tale of Peter Rabbit , The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, and The Tale of Mr. Tod. These delightful stories will widen eyes and imaginations while teaching some valuable lessons along the way.