Potter, B. (1902). The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Great Britian: Frederick Warne & Co.
Brief Annotation: This audio book of Peter Rabbit from lightupyourbrain.com recounts the classic tale written by Beatrix Potter. Peter Rabbit lives with his mother and siblings, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail underneath a fir tree. Peter’s mother warns him to never enter Mr. McGreggor’s garden because his father was caught by him and made into a pie, but Peter can’t resist the temptations of the garden. When Peter sneaks into Mr. McGreggor’s garden, he gorges himself, becoming sick, then is chased out by the angry gardener, losing his shoes and jacket in the process. After arriving home, the tired and sick bunny is put to bed without supper.
Genre: Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3
Readers who will like this: Readers who like stories about animals, and enjoy or could benefit from a story with a moral at the
end.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Why do you think we have rules to follow? What can happen if we break the rules?
Response/Rating (1-4): 4. This is a classic story that has endured the test of time. It is simple, entertaining, and has a moral at the end.
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