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Peter Rabbit 5-Minute Stories
Hop along with Peter Rabbit and a cast of beloved characters into the world of Beatrix Potter with this 5-Minute Stories collection! Busy bunnies can choose from thirteen timeless tales, each perfect for reading in five minutes or less.
Beatrix Potter's cherished Peter Rabbit tales come alive in the 5-Minute Stories format--pairing perfectly with bedtime, naptime, and anytime in between with stories for reading solo, or sharing aloud in just five minutes! This padded storybook treasury introduces curious young readers to Mr. McGregor's garden and beyond, and is a sweet addition to any fan's collection.
Beatrix Potter's cherished Peter Rabbit tales come alive in the 5-Minute Stories format--pairing perfectly with bedtime, naptime, and anytime in between with stories for reading solo, or sharing aloud in just five minutes! This padded storybook treasury introduces curious young readers to Mr. McGregor's garden and beyond, and is a sweet addition to any fan's collection.
- GenresChildrens
192 pages, Hardcover
Published June 25, 2019
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About the author
Beatrix Potter
3,358 books2,141 followersHelen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, mycologist, and conservationist who is best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters such as Peter Rabbit.
Born into a wealthy household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. She had numerous pets, and through holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developed a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Because she was a woman, her parents discouraged intellectual development, but her study and paintings of fungi led her to be widely respected in the field of mycology.
In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit and became secretly engaged to her publisher, Norman Warne, causing a breach with her parents, who disapproved of his social status. Warne died before the wedding.
Potter eventually published 24 children's books, the most recent being The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots (2016), and having become financially independent of her parents, was able to buy a farm in the Lake District, which she extended with other purchases over time.
In her forties, she married a local solicitor, William Heelis. She became a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to write and illustrate children's books. Potter died in 1943 and left almost all of her property to The National Trust in order to preserve the beauty of the Lake District as she had known it, protecting it from developers.
Potter's books continue to sell well throughout the world, in multiple languages. Her stories have been retold in various formats, including a ballet, films, and in animation.
Born into a wealthy household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. She had numerous pets, and through holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developed a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Because she was a woman, her parents discouraged intellectual development, but her study and paintings of fungi led her to be widely respected in the field of mycology.
In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit and became secretly engaged to her publisher, Norman Warne, causing a breach with her parents, who disapproved of his social status. Warne died before the wedding.
Potter eventually published 24 children's books, the most recent being The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots (2016), and having become financially independent of her parents, was able to buy a farm in the Lake District, which she extended with other purchases over time.
In her forties, she married a local solicitor, William Heelis. She became a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to write and illustrate children's books. Potter died in 1943 and left almost all of her property to The National Trust in order to preserve the beauty of the Lake District as she had known it, protecting it from developers.
Potter's books continue to sell well throughout the world, in multiple languages. Her stories have been retold in various formats, including a ballet, films, and in animation.
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December 19, 2019
Grabbed this book for my son since he liked 5-Minute Pete the Cat Stories. I love this book, I love the art, and the stories. I grew up with a couple of these stories, namely Squirrel Nutkin. It is so nice to have more of these wonderful stories, and to read the ones I read as a child to my own son. Right now he's not particularly interested, perhaps because this isn't a board book (he's much more interested in those right now). But personally, I find this set of stories to be wonderful so I put my own rating of it for now.
I might revisit this when my one year old son is a bit older and see if he likes the stories then.
I might revisit this when my one year old son is a bit older and see if he likes the stories then.
July 24, 2023
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
This is the classic tale of Peter Rabbit and how he loses his jacket getting into trouble with Mr. McGregor.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
These animals don't seem to have much common sense, and in Nutkins case, a severe lack of any animals.
The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
A little adventures gives these two mice an unusual experience to see how others live in different places. The same place doesn't always suit everyone the same.
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
This tale directly follows The Tale of Peter Rabbit introducing his uncle and cousin and telling the tale of retreiving his lost clothes from the McGregor garden.
The Tale of Two Bad Mice
These two mice are rather mischevious trouble makers in their quest for their own dinner and benefit. Oddly, they are also in some ways giving as they do attempt to compensate the dolls with both money and cleaning services for the things they take. Rather an odd tale bringing inantimate objects to life and in some ways justifying questionable behavior.
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
A little girl has an odd encounter with the local animals, finding her handkerchiefs and learning how the critters all get their clothes cleaned, even helping to return many of them along the path.
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
Have to agree with the storyteller on this one. That last banquet does sound rather nasty, though hopefully the frogs enjoyed it. Perhaps Jeremy should stick to his plans to not attempt fishing again.
The Story of Miss Moppet
This could be taken as typical cat and mouse games, though on a bit more of an intentional level as real cats can't intentionally tie something up and release it later on. One smart mouse however to keep outsmarting this kitten.
The Tale of Tom Kitten
Tom kitten is Moppets sibling and seems a very mischievous one at that. Not dissimilar to Peter Rabbit, he seems to have a habit of losing his clothes. Also similarly, his mother is rather cross at the loss of the fine garments.
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
We saw some puddle ducks in the previous tale when the kittens lost their clothing (on account of dressing the ducks instead). This time we're dealing with one who would like to hatch her eggs and a rather sly fox that apparently has duck on the menu.
The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies
This is the tale of Peter Rabbit's nieces and nephews, whom it seems did not learn any lessons from stories of Peter's harrowing encounters with Mr. MacGregor. Fortunately, they have a resourceful mouse for a friend and neighbor who helps the flopsy bunnies and their family.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
We met Mrs. Tittlemouse briefly in the story of the Flopsy Bunnies. This little mouse does not like visitors messing up her home, and yet this seems to be a very frequent occurrence with a wide variety of offenders.
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
Timmy Tiptoes seems to be minding his own business for the most part, earning himself some unwanted attention thanks to the birds and getting stuck in a tree. Fortunately, it seems nature is on his side or he may not have escaped to go home any time in the near future.
This is the classic tale of Peter Rabbit and how he loses his jacket getting into trouble with Mr. McGregor.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
These animals don't seem to have much common sense, and in Nutkins case, a severe lack of any animals.
The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
A little adventures gives these two mice an unusual experience to see how others live in different places. The same place doesn't always suit everyone the same.
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
This tale directly follows The Tale of Peter Rabbit introducing his uncle and cousin and telling the tale of retreiving his lost clothes from the McGregor garden.
The Tale of Two Bad Mice
These two mice are rather mischevious trouble makers in their quest for their own dinner and benefit. Oddly, they are also in some ways giving as they do attempt to compensate the dolls with both money and cleaning services for the things they take. Rather an odd tale bringing inantimate objects to life and in some ways justifying questionable behavior.
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
A little girl has an odd encounter with the local animals, finding her handkerchiefs and learning how the critters all get their clothes cleaned, even helping to return many of them along the path.
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
Have to agree with the storyteller on this one. That last banquet does sound rather nasty, though hopefully the frogs enjoyed it. Perhaps Jeremy should stick to his plans to not attempt fishing again.
The Story of Miss Moppet
This could be taken as typical cat and mouse games, though on a bit more of an intentional level as real cats can't intentionally tie something up and release it later on. One smart mouse however to keep outsmarting this kitten.
The Tale of Tom Kitten
Tom kitten is Moppets sibling and seems a very mischievous one at that. Not dissimilar to Peter Rabbit, he seems to have a habit of losing his clothes. Also similarly, his mother is rather cross at the loss of the fine garments.
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
We saw some puddle ducks in the previous tale when the kittens lost their clothing (on account of dressing the ducks instead). This time we're dealing with one who would like to hatch her eggs and a rather sly fox that apparently has duck on the menu.
The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies
This is the tale of Peter Rabbit's nieces and nephews, whom it seems did not learn any lessons from stories of Peter's harrowing encounters with Mr. MacGregor. Fortunately, they have a resourceful mouse for a friend and neighbor who helps the flopsy bunnies and their family.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
We met Mrs. Tittlemouse briefly in the story of the Flopsy Bunnies. This little mouse does not like visitors messing up her home, and yet this seems to be a very frequent occurrence with a wide variety of offenders.
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
Timmy Tiptoes seems to be minding his own business for the most part, earning himself some unwanted attention thanks to the birds and getting stuck in a tree. Fortunately, it seems nature is on his side or he may not have escaped to go home any time in the near future.
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May 6, 2021
I thought this would be a fun read for Easter- all the Beatrix Potter stories in one book. I'd read Peter Rabbit before (I mean who hasn't) but the other stories were completely new to me and I was looking forward to them. In all honesty, I don't think some of these stories have aged well over the years, the first one, Peter Rabbit, published in 1902. Some were much better than others. I think my favorite one is Squirrel Nutkin. I loved the illustrations, so detailed and fun.
April 23, 2020
Timeless, sweet stories to read before naptime with grandbaby.
May 24, 2020
Wonderful little stories that i remember from my childhood. A few are a bit dark, but my kids loved them!
May 24, 2020
We read two stories a night, and they were the perfect length for Lilly. She enjoyed them and really liked the characters
September 14, 2021
A wonderful collection of the beloved tales of Beatrix Potter. One can’t help but love the charming characters and the beautiful drawings. No wonder they are classics.
July 20, 2021
Collecting the classic stories of the original Potter-verse, this book's tales explore a delightfully idyllic countryside where various furry creatures get into bits of mischief and get their comeuppance. The book's generous dimensions allow the comforting drawings of rural life to sparkle and hold one's inspection (whereas the usual printings are in separate miniatures). I think this is the preferable format
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