The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson illustrated by
Eleanor Turner (Frederick Warne) HB RRP $16.99 ISBN 978-241352885
Reviewed by
Dianne Bates
This is a
small board book based on the original tales of Beatrix Potter and illustrated
in the same style as the famous author/illustrator. Peter Rabbit is in trouble
for knocking mincemeat onto his burrow floor so is sent to his Aunt’s to fetch
a cup of suet. On the way he catches up with his cousin Benjamin Bunny who is
also in trouble. While they are playing, along comes William the turkey. The
two boys reveal to him that Mrs McGregor, the farmer’s wife, is planning to
bake him for Christmas dinner.
What follows
are (unsuccessful) ways in which the rabbit cousins try to hide William. When
Mr McGregor comes into the yard waving a cleaver, he is unable to find his
turkey so has a turkey-less Christmas dinner.
This is a
simple story with a happy outcome which is sure to be enjoyed by young readers.
It is most suitable to be read by an adult to children aged 3 to 5 years.
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