The Peter Rabbit Stories (with New Colour Illustrations By Anna Currey (alma Junior Classics))

By (author) Potter, Beatrix; Illustrated by Currey Anna
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A new edition of The Peter Rabbit Stories, illustrated by Anna Currey. It includes The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and The Tale of Mr Tod.
Description
This collection brings together in a single volume the four books that feature the famous young rabbit with the blue jacket and a penchant for mischief and disobedience: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and The Tale of Mr Tod. From Peter’s early adventures in the kitchen garden of Mr McGregor to his late exploits in the rescue of his cousin Benjamin’s baby bunnies, these stories show why Beatrix Potter remains one of the most beloved children’s authors this country has ever produced.
Biographical note
Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) was a children’s writer and illustrator. Hugely successful in her lifetime, her books continue to be immensely popular among young readers of today. Anna Currey was brought up in rural Ireland. Her parents, being rather alternative, didn’t believe in formal education, so while her chemistry and algebra lessons were rather scanty, her absorption in drawing animals and people was allowed full rein. This fascination carried through until adulthood and suitably enough resulted in a career in children’s books. Over the years she has illustrated many books for many publishers including One Ted fell out of Bed by Julia Donaldson. She also wrote and illustrated The Christmas Unicorn for Oxford children’s Books. She now lives in England near to very wonderful city of Bath.
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A great collection which brings together four books that feature Peter Rabbit: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and The Tale of Mr Tod. Beautifully illustrated by Anna Currey with extra material for young readers.
Description for collection
Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures – this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission – so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children’s literature. All children’s classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz.
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A new edition of The Peter Rabbit Stories, illustrated by Anna Currey
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Contains 80 colour illustrations and extra material for young readers
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A great addition to Alma Junior Classics collection