A treasury of Beatrix Potter's classic children's tales, including the story of Peter Rabbit, a naughty bunny who disobeys his mother and sneaks into Mr. McGregor's garden. These gentle animal stories, with their simple charm and quiet humor, are a pleasure to listen to for children and adults alike.
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Opening of the book
THE GREAT BIG TREASURY OF BEATRIX POTTER By Beatrix Potter CONTENTS THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT
Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were— Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. They lived with their Mother in a sand-bank, underneath the root of a very big fir-tree. "Now, my dears," said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, "you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor." "Now run along, and don't get into mischief. I am going out." Then old Mrs. Rabbit took a basket and her umbrella, and went through the wood to the baker's. She bought a loaf of brown bread and five currant buns. Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail, who were good little bunnies, went down the lane to gather blackberries; But Peter, who was very naughty, ran straight away to Mr. McGregor's garden, and squeezed under the gate! First he ate some lettuces and some French beans; and then he ate some radishes; And then, feeling rather sick, he went to look for some parsley. But round the end of a cucumber frame, whom should he meet but Mr. McGregor!
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