What is The Tale of Peter Rabbit about?
Q: What is The Tale of Peter Rabbit about?
A: The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. It follows the adventures of disobedient, playful young Peter Rabbit as he is chased around the garden of Mr. McGregor before eventually escaping and returning home to his mother.
Q: Who wrote and illustrated The Tale of Peter Rabbit?
A: The Tale of Peter Rabbit was written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter.
Q: For whom was the story originally written?
A: The story was originally written for five-year-old Noel Moore, who was the son of Annie Moore, who had been Potter's governess in 1893.
Q: How many times has it been printed since its initial publication?
A: Since its initial publication in 1902, it has been printed many times and has sold 45 million copies worldwide.
Q: What kind of merchandise featuring Peter Rabbit has been produced?
A: Merchandise featuring Peter Rabbit such as toys, dishes, food, clothing, videos and other products have all been produced since its initial publication in 1902.
Q: How did Beatrix Potter change traditional literature with her characterisation of Peter Rabbit?
A: At that time, the traditional literary hero was usually a brave, clever young white male but Potter greatly changed this with her depiction of disobedient little rabbit Peter Rabbit as the hero in her book which challenged these conventions at that time.
Q: In what other media forms has The Tale Of Peter Rabbit appeared?
A:The tale has also appeared in a 1971 ballet movie and television series since its original publication in 1902.
