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The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit

A Press and Play Storybook
By Beatrix Potter
Series: Charles Santore Children's Classics
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Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit. This beautiful sound book features illustrations by New York Times best-selling artist Charles Santore and includes audio narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges. Valuable... Read More
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The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit

The beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations. In this press and play edition of the children’s classic featuring audio narration by Jeff Bridges, re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts.

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Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit. This beautiful sound book features illustrations by New York Times best-selling artist Charles Santore and includes audio narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges.

Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother’s warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he’ll have to ask for help to find a way home. This timeless children’s classic provides kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue.

This Press & Play Storybook features:

  • A beautifully designed hardcover book with press and play audio
  • Updated soundboard technology to hear Jeff Bridges narrate the story
  • Illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 best-selling artist Charles Santore

The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit:

  • Makes a great gift for baby showers, spring holidays such as Easter, or birthdays
  • Is perfect for family and bedtime reading, or preschool lessons
  • A wonderful classic to add to family collections

Critically acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore has been celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400353408

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Applesauce Press

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 243.0mm

Height: 326.0mm

Weight: 634g

Pages: 40

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Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Charles Santore Children's Classics

About the Author

Helen Beatrix Potter was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist; she was best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

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